Bronze axe,Khulo,Khikhadziri,8th-7th cc. BC.

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Has a pointed poll, pointed – oval handle eye, tall handle, asymmetric edge. A couple of concentred circles are engraved on the edge of the poll, and writhing snakes filled with spots, directed from the waist to the edge of the axe; on the opposite edges there are running spirals, and stylized dog on both sides of the cheek. The figure’s ears are pricked, mouth opened, muzzle turned up, thick rounded neck, short body, bent legs, tail bowed.

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