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Auction archive: Lot number 3001

A lot of four Persian Bronze Age axe heads circa 1200-800 B.C.

Estimate
US$0
Price realised:
US$819
Auction archive: Lot number 3001

A lot of four Persian Bronze Age axe heads circa 1200-800 B.C.

Estimate
US$0
Price realised:
US$819
Beschreibung:

Comprising: 1) Of elegant form having a long socket with cut-away and slightly flanged lower rim and slender blade (5 1/2" overall), the lower edge flaring towards the point. 2) 4 1/2 inch example having a ribbed socket, the central rib extending to a partial flange on the lower edge of the blade. 3) Heavy example, possibly a votive piece, the socket molded with rows of triangles, the rear apex rising above the blade; upper edge of socket and blade with molded band, the broad blade with median ridge on the top flat. 4) An adze, the heavy blades at right angles above a short socket. Condition: 1) Socket dented on one edge. 2) Surface degraded. 3) Patina cleaned. See Illustration

Auction archive: Lot number 3001
Auction:
Datum:
12 Nov 2012
Auction house:
Bonhams London
San Francisco 220 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco CA 94103 Tel: +1 415 861 7500 Fax : +1 415 861 8951 info.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

Comprising: 1) Of elegant form having a long socket with cut-away and slightly flanged lower rim and slender blade (5 1/2" overall), the lower edge flaring towards the point. 2) 4 1/2 inch example having a ribbed socket, the central rib extending to a partial flange on the lower edge of the blade. 3) Heavy example, possibly a votive piece, the socket molded with rows of triangles, the rear apex rising above the blade; upper edge of socket and blade with molded band, the broad blade with median ridge on the top flat. 4) An adze, the heavy blades at right angles above a short socket. Condition: 1) Socket dented on one edge. 2) Surface degraded. 3) Patina cleaned. See Illustration

Auction archive: Lot number 3001
Auction:
Datum:
12 Nov 2012
Auction house:
Bonhams London
San Francisco 220 San Bruno Avenue San Francisco CA 94103 Tel: +1 415 861 7500 Fax : +1 415 861 8951 info.us@bonhams.com
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