luristan bronze double axe head 1200-900 bc.

A substantial bronze axe head with short cylindrical shaft. The tool has a vertical blade on one side set at a right angle to the rear horizontal blade, flat on the top.

Luristan: Circa 1200-900 BC.Condition: Very Fine. The metal is good. the surface has green patination and light accretions.
Length 23 cms (9 ins)
Weight 1041 gramsThroughout the Ancient World, from Greece to Persia, battles raged. The skilled Ancient Persian craftsmen developed great skill in bronze working, producing some of the finest weaponry then available.All our items include shipping to mainland UK.All items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: VHWCEGC7G

Materials:

Bronze

Width (cm):

23

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