Lethal Luristan Bronze Axe head

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A beautiful cast-bronze axe head with a lengthy triangular blade, a narrow shoulder, a cylindrical socketing shaft with four protruding ribs, and a quartet of knob-headed spikes extending from the back. This elaborate axe head was made in a single cast utilizing the lost wax (cire perdue) technique, an oft-chosen method of armament creation by ancient Luristan blacksmiths. Size: 8.375" L x 3.9" H (21.3 cm x 9.9 cm); 5.8" H (14.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, exported from Israel in July 2010

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#151333 Dimensions: Condition Report: Minor nicks and one stable fissure to socketing shaft, with light encrustations within some recessed areas, and slight bending to overall form of blade, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits and great patina throughout.