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Adze-head with cylindrical shaft-hole
Adze-head with cylindrical shaft-hole

Adze-head with cylindrical shaft-hole

Place of OriginIran
DateBronze Age (Iran) (3000-1400 BCE), approx. 2200-2000 BCE
CultureLuristan
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 6 1/4 in x W. 7 in
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62B104
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on view
Head of an axe or adze
approx. 800-700 BCE
Adze
approx. 300 BCE - 200 CE or possibly earlier
Adze
approx. 300 BCE - 200 CE or possibly earlier
Adze
approx. 300 BCE - 200 CE or possibly earlier
Shaft top
approx. 900-770 BCE
Axe-head
approx. 2200-2000 BCE
Spike-butted axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE
Spike-butted axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE