Luristan Bronze Socketted Axehead

BRONZE AGE, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

6 in. (400 grams, 15.2 cm).

Flat-topped triangular blade with swept profile and canted edge, a tubular socket with a small rectangular extension at the rear. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an old English collection; acquired on the UK art market before 1970.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

CONDITION

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LOT 1670