Bronze Age - Patinated bronze Tool - 90 mm (No reserve price)

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Small Bronze Age tube axe from the Neckar/Mainz region in Germany, made of patinated bronze, measurements 90 mm high, 57 mm wide, 32 mm deep, weighing 116 g, originating from a grave field and probably a grave offering, from a private collection and acquired in 1990.

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After 60 years of collecting, I am going to present my collection.
This small hatchet originates from the Neckar / Mainz region.
It is the last type from the Bronze Age and was probably a burial gift.
Originating from a burial site that disappeared due to the sand extraction pits north of Speyer.
Over 40 years ago, acquired from a major collector in Deidesheim, who owns a winery.
It is carefully packed and shipped via track and trace.
Will ONLY be shipped within the EU, so NOT outside the EU!!

After 60 years of collecting, I am going to present my collection.
This small hatchet originates from the Neckar / Mainz region.
It is the last type from the Bronze Age and was probably a burial gift.
Originating from a burial site that disappeared due to the sand extraction pits north of Speyer.
Over 40 years ago, acquired from a major collector in Deidesheim, who owns a winery.
It is carefully packed and shipped via track and trace.
Will ONLY be shipped within the EU, so NOT outside the EU!!

Details

Era
Before 1400
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Weight
116 g
Culture
Bronze Age
Century/ Timeframe
1500 voor Chr
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
90 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
57 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
Depth
32 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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Objects sold
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