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Luristan Bronze Comb-Backed Axehead Luristan Bronze Comb-Backed Axehead Luristan Bronze Comb-Backed Axehead Luristan Bronze Comb-Backed Axehead Luristan Bronze Comb-Backed Axehead Luristan Bronze Comb-Backed Axehead
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LOT 0282

Luristan Bronze Comb-Backed Axehead

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

8 1/2 in. (368 grams, 21.5 cm).

With ribbed socket terminating in a butt formed of four cones, the blade expanding from the socket in a swept arc with reinforcing rim to upper and lower edges.

Provenance

Ex Abelita collection, 1980s-2010.

Literature

Cf. Godard, F., The Art of Iran, London, 1965, item 99, for type.

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LOT 0282

Luristan Bronze Comb-Backed Axehead

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
 £275 (EUR 319; USD 371) +BP*

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