Circa 1800-600 BC A very well preserved Western Asiatic double axe-head cast in bronze. The weapon features a short cylindrical shaft hole embellished with horizontal ridges. A flattened top with a vertical crescent shaped blade, the side broadens out towards the cutting edge and a horizontal blade to the back. Beautiful green patination covers the surface. Size: L:60mm / W:165mm; 745g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.