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Rare Miniature Votive Axe Head, Luristan, ca. 1000 BC

Accurate miniature version of a Luristan axe head with a pointed, nearly triangular blade and three straight ribs at rear terminating in conical spurs.

The cylindrical hole at center with remains of the original shaft.

The small scale is rare and denotes the votive or ceremonial function of the item.

Intact and of fine quality.

L. 5.5 cm (2.1 in)

German private collection

460 USD