NEAR EASTERN BRONZE LURISTAN ENGRAVED AXE HEAD Circa 2nd millennium BC A cast bronze axe head with ribbed tubular socket and four spikes in openwork to the rear; the blade triangular and hooked with flanged edges; an engraved spear to each face, one with stylized horned animal; incised horsehead to the upper face. Bronze, 325 grams, 19 cm (7 1/2"). Very fine condition.