Bronze Age Bronze Socketed axe - 135 mm
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Estimate € 380 - € 450
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Description from the seller
A very beautiful socketed axe from the Late Bronze Age
1000–800 BCE
Typical axe – Urnfield period / Central-Northern Europe
This is evidence that this axe was a working axe.
(see blade)
The waisted axe head with a blade that broadens flat to the sides.
Colorful patina.
The body flows smoothly into a square cross-section, which becomes round toward the neck.
The neck is visually separated by a surrounding collar and widens into a bulbous end.
An oval opening at the neck gives a look into the hollow axe body and allowed easy sharpening of the axe head.
Double holes on both sides allow attachment.
The decoration consists of curved V-shaped raised double lines.
Length: 13.5 cm x 6 cm x 4.5 cm
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export.
Purchased by me 2026 Auction House / Germany
No delivery outside the EU
A very beautiful socketed axe from the Late Bronze Age
1000–800 BCE
Typical axe – Urnfield period / Central-Northern Europe
This is evidence that this axe was a working axe.
(see blade)
The waisted axe head with a blade that broadens flat to the sides.
Colorful patina.
The body flows smoothly into a square cross-section, which becomes round toward the neck.
The neck is visually separated by a surrounding collar and widens into a bulbous end.
An oval opening at the neck gives a look into the hollow axe body and allowed easy sharpening of the axe head.
Double holes on both sides allow attachment.
The decoration consists of curved V-shaped raised double lines.
Length: 13.5 cm x 6 cm x 4.5 cm
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and to export.
Purchased by me 2026 Auction House / Germany
No delivery outside the EU
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Bronze Age
Country of origin
Germany
Century/timeframe
1100 - 800 vor Chr.
Acquired from
Auction house
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2026
Style
The Ancients
Country acquired from
Germany
Height
135 mm
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Width
45 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Depth
60 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
135 mm
Military Context
No
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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.
