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Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE; Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A set of 4 ancient copper weapons including 3 of Luristani origin and 1 of Bactrian origin. The Bactrian axe features a tapering socket shaft lined with cord patterns as well as 2 vertical blades. The remaining Luristani axe heads are of solid construction, and each weapon has developed layers of naturally-occurring patina across the surfaces. Size of largest: 3.4″ L x 0.75″ W x 2.2″ H (8.6 cm x 1.9 cm x 5.6 cm)
Condition: Each with minor nicks and abrasions, light earthen deposits, and softening to some finer details, otherwise in great condition. Nice patina throughout.
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased May 3, 2014 (smallest), May 28, 2018 (Bactrian), and June 5, 2020 (tall Luristan); (smallest): ex-private Staten Island, New York, USA collection; (Bactrian): ex-private East Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA collection; (tall Luristan): ex-private Essex, UK collection
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