Cerimonial antigo Machado decorado em bronze, C. 1000 a.C. - Com licença de exportação de Israel

Rare - ANCIENT CEREMONIAL BRONZE SPIKE-BUTTED AXE-HEAD WITH A BLUNT BLADE.
Were used as parade weapons, as votives, and as attributes of cult statues.

IRON AGE, 1200 – 1000 BC

Ideal for collectors of ancient bronze weaponry artifacts or those interested in ancient metalware , this impressive Axehead offers a glimpse into the luxurious aspects of ceremonial events in ancient times.

Dimensions:
Length: 19.5 cm 

Height: 7 cm 

Height on stand: 17 cm

Condition: Good condition with earthy encrustations natural patina

Nicely displayed on a custom made plexiglass display stand of high quality (Included).

We are licensed dealers to trade ancient art by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Jerusalem - Israel. A certificate of authenticity will accompany all purchases and an export approval issued by the Antiquities department.

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IAA: 3846

Several axes of this kind, have been found in tombs, confirming their symbolic use in the worship of the dead.

Elaborate blades and non-functional axe heads of this sort were used as parade weapons, as votives, and as attributes of cult statues. They may have been associated especially with the god Hadad.

Literature: Cf. P. R. S. Moorey, 'Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum', 1971, Plates 2 and 3, nos. 14-19. Also items 51 and 52; Luristan Bronzes in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

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