Near East (Luristan) Bronze Collection
battle axe with evidence of use

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battle axe with evidence of use battle axe with evidence of use battle axe with evidence of use battle axe with evidence of use battle axe with evidence of use battle axe with evidence of use

Inventory #:

722


Type:

Axe


Material:

Bronze


Period:

3000-1200 B.C.


Provenance:

Near East


Measurements:

12 cm


The majority of weapons interred in graves were never used and their designs are often too delicate to be functional weapons. This axe is a rare example of not only having a robust functional design with the ability to be mounted on a thick shaft to sustain impact, but the cutting blade and hammer end show extensive battle damage and profound evidence of use.