Near Eastern bronze axe head Y4103

Description

A fine
Near Eastern
bronze socketed axe head, the but with four spiked projections,
the blade with a curved edge that was never sharpened indicating votive or ritual use.
the centre and beginning of the blade decorated with linear motif in relief.
Origin:
Circa 2nd to 1st Millennium B.C., Near East
Dimensions:
Length: 17.9 cm / Width 6.8 cm
Condition:
Heavily oxidised, in good condition.
This piece is yet to be mounted,
the mount in the images was only used to help with photography.
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Victoria 3143
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Tel/Fax +61 3 9804 3353 1200 B.C. ANCIENT LURISTAN BRONZE AXE HEAD.
Design: Bird head
Length: 6-7/8"
Width: 3-5/8"
Weight: 215 grams
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.