Lot 11
Middle East, Iranian plateau, Elamite, Late 3rd to early 2nd millenium BCE. A rare Elamite bronze axe head with a rounded, crescentic blade, a concave shaft with a pronounced rib 2/3 of the way up from the lower end, and an anchor-shaped butt. This rare example comes to us from the esteemed collection of ancient weaponry and bronzes from the late expert John Piscopo. During his lifetime, Mr. Piscopo amassed an impressive ensemble of swords, knives, axes, daggers, and other weapons from ancient Greece, Rome, the Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, and many other lands. A knowledgeable connoisseur with a keen eye, Mr. Piscopo understood how to discern between reproductions and authentic weaponry. Given the vast number of fakes on the market offered to unsuspecting collectors, Mr. Piscopo took special care to assure that his collection only included genuine pieces. Whats more, he stood on the frontlines of the fight to stop the illicit looting of historical sites. A wonderful work of ancient weaponry with gorgeous green and brown patina - yes, this piece has aged quite gracefully! Size: 4.375" L x 3.25" H (11.1 cm x 8.3 cm)
Tag denotes that this piece was perhaps published in a book by "Moory" - pages 42-44, #7
Provenance: Ex-John Piscopo Collection, San Diego, CA; acquired at Alex G. Malloy Auction LIII #1228, June 16, 1999
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- Condition: Encrusted surface in areas and stable crack in body.
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