Bronze ax-adze, Persia, 1400-1100 BC
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Links to other views:⇒ Larger Viewif scripting is off, click the ⇒ instead. Links to others of type AxeOpenworked bronze ax, 2000 BCPrehistoric axe, Merimde, c. 5100 BC22 |
This asymmetrical bronze implement offers two blades: a longer ax blade and a shorter straight adze blade. The ax blade is flared at the bottom, but remains straight on top for much of its length. The handle socket is ornamented with three raised circular motifs on each side and a netting pattern. Green Patina. Gilaon or Mozanderan, Persia, end of the second millennium BC. |
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