Rare Luristan spike-butted ax head, Middle East, 1200 BC-1000 BC.
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Lot 282

Rare Luristan spike-butted ax head, Middle East, 1200 BC-1000 BC.

Estimate: EUR 1200.00 - 1500.00

Starting Bid: EUR 1000.00

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Description

Rare Luristan spike-butted ax head, Middle East, 1200 BC-1000 BC. Copper alloy axe-head with quadruple-spiked butt; shaft-hole; blade edge almost at 90 degrees to shaft-hole, implying a heavily curved haft; blade decorated with an arrow-like pattern cast in low relief. The blade begins with a narrow shaft and then broadens into a slightly convex edge. The upper and lower edges are strengthened by thickening. Spike-butted axes are hallmarks of Luristan’s bronze industry in Iron Age I (c.1200-1000 BC) and this ax displays typical form and decoration from this period. Condition: Very good. Length: approx. 21 cm.

Condition

Good condition.

Dimensions

Height 21 cm / 8.3 in