BRONZE AGE BRONZE ADZE AXE
Ca. 1800-1000 BC. A Luristan double axe-head cast in bronze. The weapon features a short cylindrical shaft hole with a collar, a flattened top with a vertical crescent-shaped blade with sides that broaden out towards the cutting edge and a smaller horizontal blade to the back. Beautiful green patination covers the surface. Size: L:75mm / W:225mm ; 945g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

Estimate: GBP 150 - 300