LURISTAN BRONZE AGE

BRONZE ADZE WITH DECORATIVE ENGRAVING

Ref #:  574

Type:  Axe

Material:  Bronze

Period:  Luristan Bronze Age  4500 - 2650 years ago

Provenance:  NW Iran

Measurements:  14 cm

Comments:  Engraved laurel design around top of shaft hole.  Upper portion of blade has fish scale decorative designs separated by engraved serrated borders.