Bronze Age Bronze Very rare socketed axe - 78 mm
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Very rare socketed bronze axe from the Late Bronze Age (c. 1000–800 BC), cast bronze, in excellent condition with a deep green patina, dimensions 78 × 38 × 29 mm, weight 147.85 g, found in the Netherlands, with a small ear for a lashing cord.
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Description from the seller
This is a bronze socket axe (or tüllenbeil), a type of axe head that is common from the Late Bronze Age.
Main features
Dimensions: 78 x 38 x 29 mm
Weight: 147.85 grams
Discovery site: the Netherlands
Cylindrical axes were the last and most efficient development of axes in the Bronze Age. They feature a hollow socket into which the wooden handle was inserted, instead of mounting the axe on a split handle.
Confirmation: This specific specimen has a small loop (or 'ear') on the side. This allowed a safety line or leather strap to be attached to prevent the axe from slipping off the handle during use.
Dating: These axes generally date from the period of approximately 1000 to 800 BC.
Material and condition: The object is made of cast bronze and exhibits a deep, dark green patina, characteristic of centuries of contact with natural elements in the soil.
Shipping method: this lot will be excellently packaged and shipped via DHL through Catawiki's smart shipping.
This is a bronze socket axe (or tüllenbeil), a type of axe head that is common from the Late Bronze Age.
Main features
Dimensions: 78 x 38 x 29 mm
Weight: 147.85 grams
Discovery site: the Netherlands
Cylindrical axes were the last and most efficient development of axes in the Bronze Age. They feature a hollow socket into which the wooden handle was inserted, instead of mounting the axe on a split handle.
Confirmation: This specific specimen has a small loop (or 'ear') on the side. This allowed a safety line or leather strap to be attached to prevent the axe from slipping off the handle during use.
Dating: These axes generally date from the period of approximately 1000 to 800 BC.
Material and condition: The object is made of cast bronze and exhibits a deep, dark green patina, characteristic of centuries of contact with natural elements in the soil.
Shipping method: this lot will be excellently packaged and shipped via DHL through Catawiki's smart shipping.
Details
Culture
Bronze Age
Century/ Timeframe
1000 tot 500 voor Christus
Name of object
Very rare socketed axe
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent (completely intact with a beautiful patina)
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Height
78 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Width
38 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
29 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
