Product image 1
Product image 2
Product image 3
Product image 4
Product image 5
Product image 6
Product image 7
Product image 8
HomeStore

Unique Luristan-Elamite Bronze Axe Head w/ Rear Nub c. 1850-1350 B.C.

Unique Luristan-Elamite Bronze Axe Head w/ Rear Nub c. 1850-1350 B.C.

An exceptional and rare Small Bronze Axe Head from ancient Elam or Luristan, dating to roughly 1850–1350 B.C. This early Bronze Age weapon features a clean straight-edged blade and a highly unusual design element—a large, rounded rear nub or butt protrusion. 

The piece is cast in copper alloy and exhibits a striking natural patina with a blend of green, brown, and grey coloring from prolonged burial. This unique rear projection design sets the axe apart from more common socketed or flanged forms and may indicate a specialized function, perhaps for ritual or elite ceremonial use, or simply reflect a local workshop variation. 

Such objects are rarely encountered outside of museum holdings and provide crucial insight into the experimentation and regional diversity in early Bronze Age metallurgy. A highly collectible and distinctively formed artifact with considerable academic and aesthetic value.

Specifications:

  • Material: Bronze
  • Origin: Luristan (Modern day western Iran)
  • Period: Bronze Age (1850 - 1350 B.C.)
  • Dimensions: 2.25" Long; 3.5" Wide
  • Provenance: A dozen high quality Luristan artifacts purchased through a highly reputable UK Dealer who brokered for an old UK Antiquities Estate Collection

Condition:

Honest Wear/As Found – Standard Wear, medium to heavy use, or other wear/patina that adds to the item’s character and authenticity.

Why Buy From Us

  • One of Austin, Texas' top collectible stores with a 5-star reputation
  • Fast, secure shipping and careful packaging every time
  • True collector knowledge—every item is handpicked with care

Item Location: TBD

CC#WAM0099

$471.00

Original: $1,570.00

-70%
Unique Luristan-Elamite Bronze Axe Head w/ Rear Nub c. 1850-1350 B.C.—

$1,570.00

$471.00

Product Information

Shipping & Returns

Description

An exceptional and rare Small Bronze Axe Head from ancient Elam or Luristan, dating to roughly 1850–1350 B.C. This early Bronze Age weapon features a clean straight-edged blade and a highly unusual design element—a large, rounded rear nub or butt protrusion. 

The piece is cast in copper alloy and exhibits a striking natural patina with a blend of green, brown, and grey coloring from prolonged burial. This unique rear projection design sets the axe apart from more common socketed or flanged forms and may indicate a specialized function, perhaps for ritual or elite ceremonial use, or simply reflect a local workshop variation. 

Such objects are rarely encountered outside of museum holdings and provide crucial insight into the experimentation and regional diversity in early Bronze Age metallurgy. A highly collectible and distinctively formed artifact with considerable academic and aesthetic value.

Specifications:

  • Material: Bronze
  • Origin: Luristan (Modern day western Iran)
  • Period: Bronze Age (1850 - 1350 B.C.)
  • Dimensions: 2.25" Long; 3.5" Wide
  • Provenance: A dozen high quality Luristan artifacts purchased through a highly reputable UK Dealer who brokered for an old UK Antiquities Estate Collection

Condition:

Honest Wear/As Found – Standard Wear, medium to heavy use, or other wear/patina that adds to the item’s character and authenticity.

Why Buy From Us

  • One of Austin, Texas' top collectible stores with a 5-star reputation
  • Fast, secure shipping and careful packaging every time
  • True collector knowledge—every item is handpicked with care

Item Location: TBD

CC#WAM0099