Axe

Bronze. With blade 1/4 of a circle in shape. Socket adorned with two heads of roaring lions, one towards the blade, one towards the handle. Back of the socket is a projection made of three lance head between two bird heads.

Legrain publication: "Bronze axe. It is an elegant weapon, of curious shape and decorated with fine reliefs, more for show than practical use. The thin blade straight above, and reinforced by a ridge, tapers below and forms a hook. Two heads of lions in low relief adorn the socket, one turned towards the blade, the second towards the handle, which they seem to seize in their gaping jaws. Three spears between two bird's heads project, crest like, at the back of the socket. 213 x 85 mm."

Ackerman: Gallery V, Panel 4, Object S – Axe-head

Underside of blade deeply curved; socket decorated with lion mask; on back, two birds’ heads with crests. L. 8 1/2 in.