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Iron-age Luristan bronze axe head.
A Luristan bronze axe head. The axe has a short cylindrical shaft-hole with four furrowed ribs leading to round-tipped short spikes at the back. The blade initially narrow at the shaft, then broadens into a relatively straight un-sharpened edge.
Luristan area of Western Persia. Circa 1200-1000 BC.
Complete and intact with light stony accretions on one side the metal stable, with green patina.
Length 22.2 cms (8.7 ins).
Provenance: Private family collection formed in London, mid 1980s to early 1990s.
NB. Not supplied with stand.
Spike-butted axes are hallmarks of Luristan's bronze industry in Iron Age I (c.1200-1000 BC) and this axe displays typical form and decoration from this period.
See similar axe heads in Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, item 305
See also Detroit Institute of Arts: Accession number 72.50
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Luristan area of Western Persia. Circa 1200-1000 BC.
Complete and intact with light stony accretions on one side the metal stable, with green patina.
Length 22.2 cms (8.7 ins).
Provenance: Private family collection formed in London, mid 1980s to early 1990s.
NB. Not supplied with stand.
Spike-butted axes are hallmarks of Luristan's bronze industry in Iron Age I (c.1200-1000 BC) and this axe displays typical form and decoration from this period.
See similar axe heads in Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, item 305
See also Detroit Institute of Arts: Accession number 72.50
All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
All our items include shipping to mainland UK.
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.
Payment is can be made either through clicking on the Buy Securely icon, or alternatively via a bank transfer (in which case we can pass on the resulting saving of Paypal fees). We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 1/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1200-1000 BC.
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Bronze
Item code as1213a064 / J769
Status Sold
£395.00 
$493.43 
€461.87 
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€
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Always confirm final price with dealer.
Shipping information
Antiquities are precious, and we send all items with insurance and tracking where possible, which is also reflected in the shipping cost.
Since 1 January 2021, EU buyers may be required to pay import VAT, and sometimes a customs processing fee. These amounts vary by country and carrier. Antiquities are usually duty free and subject to a lower percentage VAT rate. New processes can also increase delivery times.
Since 1 January 2021, EU buyers may be required to pay import VAT, and sometimes a customs processing fee. These amounts vary by country and carrier. Antiquities are usually duty free and subject to a lower percentage VAT rate. New processes can also increase delivery times.
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TimesAncient guarantees all items to be authentic and to comply with the description provided in relation to broad age and culture. Upon satisfactory evidence from a recognised authority, an item found not to comply with this guarantee of authenticity can be returned to TimesAncient by the Buyer for a full refund including return shipping costs.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
View all stock from
TimesAncient
Private dealerBy appointment only
Bristol
Somerset
Tel : 07503789204
Non UK callers : +44 7503789204
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