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Head of an axe or adze
Head of an axe or adze

Head of an axe or adze

Place of OriginIran
Dateapprox. 800-700 BCE
PeriodIron Age II (1200-800 BCE)
CultureLuristan
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 4 5/8 in x W. 8 1/8 in
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62B45
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
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Spike-butted axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE
Axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE
Spike-butted axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE
Spike-butted axe-head
approx. 1300-1000 BCE
Axe
approx. 300 BCE - 200 CE or possibly earlier
Axe
approx. 1500 BCE
Spear-head
approx. 1400-900 BCE
Mace-head
approx. 2200-2000 BCE
Small dagger
approx. 1400-900 BCE