A bronze axe of simple undecorated form with flattened top. A plain cylindrical shaft and a rectangular blade broadening towards the cutting edge. The whole with light accretions.

Luristan area of Western Persia: Iron-age: Circa 900-700 BC.

Complete and intact; a few areas of ancient corrosion now stable.

Width 8.7 cms (3.4 ins).

NB. Not supplied with stand.

For similar types, see item 4; Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmolean Museum; PRS Moorey.