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LARGE ANCIENT BRONZE NEAR EASTERN HEAVY INFANTRY WAR HAMMER AXE Afghanistan / Pakistan North Border Region BRONZE AGE: 4000 - 3500 years ago This is a very large war shaft axe from the Near Eastern bronze culture once inhabiting the border region Afghanistan and Pakistan. It was employed by heavy infantry on front lines and designed to penetrate armor and smash bone. The broad cutting blade would have been especially intimidating and effecting in making deep, slashing cuts. The butt end has a hammer projection which would have been perfect for killing blows to the enemy's head. This extremely impressive weapon has been partially cleaned by its original collector long ago but original mineral deposits and copper patina encrustation survived as seen above proving the age and authenticity to this RARE specimen. The density and preservation of the bronze is exceptional. A larger than typical and wonderfully intact axe from the Near East Bronze Age! INTACT WITH NO RESTORATION and NO REPAIR. This specimen has been professionally conserved in our lab, being treated with a special wax developed and formulated for ancient bronze preservation. INTIMIDATING AND DEADLY EFFECTIVE LARGE AXE EMPLOYED BY ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN HEAVY INFANTRY - INTACT AND COMPLETE 7" in length SOLD LUR017 Actual Item - One Only |
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