Adze
30-38-32
From: Iran | Luristan Province
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
| Object Number | 30-38-32 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Iran | Luristan Province |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Description | Bronze. Cast with socket and projecting blade at the back. Legrain publication: "Bronze pick adze. It is of elegant proportions, and cast solid with the socket and the blade reinforcing it at the back. Metal ridges run round the socket and redeem the middle of the blade, giving them additional strength and grace. 181 x 80 mm." |
| Length | 18.1 cm |
| Width | 8 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Arthur Upham Pope, 1930 |
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