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Luristan, late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C.

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BRONZE DIGITATION AXE Luristan, late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C. Axe with fan-shaped blade and cylindrical socket decorated with moldings extending four conical digitations on the heel and topped with a feline's head. Height 9 cm; Length: 22 cm Provenance : Swiss private collection Dogny Auction, Lausanne, October 3, 2017: n°486 (ill.) Private collection, Belgium

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BRONZE DIGITATION AXE Luristan, late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C. Axe with fan-shaped blade and cylindrical socket decorated with moldings extending four conical digitations on the heel and topped with a feline's head. Height 9 cm; Length: 22 cm Provenance : Swiss private collection Dogny Auction, Lausanne, October 3, 2017: n°486 (ill.) Private collection, Belgium

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