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Luristan Bronze Axe

$1,710
£1,271.95
€1,489.20
CA$2,386.03
A$2,670.04
CHF 1,394.17
MX$32,825.31
NOK 17,589.02
SEK 16,551.18
DKK 11,110.60
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Luristan Bronze Axe Early Iron Age, circa 1200–700 BCE Western Iran (Ancient Luristan) This finely cast bronze bird axe showcases the metallurgical and artistic expertise of the Luristan culture during the early Iron Age. Luristan bronzes—including weapons, horse trappings, and ritual objects—are renowned for their intricate designs and abstract symbolism, often depicting animals, deities, and geometric motifs. These objects likely held ritual or symbolic significance, reflecting the spiritual and social values of ancient western Iran. Very superb condition, aesthetics and very rare From private collection.
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.86 in (98 mm)Width: 6.07 in (154 mm)Depth: 0.87 in (22 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1200–700 BCE
  • Condition:
    This item is superb condition, width of blade is 0.5 to 0.6cm overall width including the hole is 2.2cm .
  • Seller Location:
    Chatuchak, TH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4400226701762

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