Ancient Near Eastern Urartu Bronze Axe Head, ex-Piscopo
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Description
Ancient Near East, Eastern Turkey, Iran, and Armenia, Urartu culture, Iron Age, ca. 900 to 600 BCE. A cast bronze axe head with a slender but thick blade that extends from the cylindrical socketing shaft. Urartu (also known as the Kingdom of Ararat or the Kingdom of Van), had such skill with bronze work that the Assyrians would take their finished metal objects whenever they could, through trade, warfare, or plunder. Size: 6" L x 1.2" W x 4" H (15.2 cm x 3 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.
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Provenance: ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#176615
Condition
Old tear and chip to socket rim. Green patina and mineral deposits. Flaking and losses to green patina over areas of the blade.
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Ancient Near Eastern Urartu Bronze Axe Head, ex-Piscopo
Estimate $300 - $450
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