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LURISTAN BRONZE SHAFT-HOLE AXEHEAD

With rounded lunate blade, curled protrusion at back. A sheep’s head projecting from the back of the shaft hole, the blade emanating from a serpent’s mouth.

Ex B.S. collection, Grand Blanc, MI acquired from Royal-Athena in 1988.

Ca. 2100-1750 BC

H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm.)

SB1103C
$6,500


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