Bronze Age Bronze Dagger or Knife Blade
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Bronze Age dagger blade in bronze, about 19.5 cm long, with a leaf-shaped form and a rectangular tang, dating to c. 1200–800 BC and in good, solid condition.
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Bronze Age, cast bronze blade of elongated, leaf-shaped form, with a broad central section tapering gradually towards a rounded point.
The opposite end narrows slightly into a flat, rectangular tang intended for insertion into a handle of wood, bone, horn or another organic material, now lost.
Length: ± 19,5 cm
Good and solid condition. The bronze displays a smooth and shiny dark olive-green patina. The cutting edges are still sharp with some losses and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Bronze daggers and knives were cast in moulds and subsequently sharpened and finished by hammering and grinding. The central rib increased rigidity without requiring an excessively thick or heavy blade. Handles were commonly made from perishable materials and secured around a tang or by rivets, which explains why many surviving examples consist only of the blade. Depending on their size and construction, such objects could serve as practical knives, weapons or symbols of status, although their precise function cannot always be established with certainty.
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Bronze Age, cast bronze blade of elongated, leaf-shaped form, with a broad central section tapering gradually towards a rounded point.
The opposite end narrows slightly into a flat, rectangular tang intended for insertion into a handle of wood, bone, horn or another organic material, now lost.
Length: ± 19,5 cm
Good and solid condition. The bronze displays a smooth and shiny dark olive-green patina. The cutting edges are still sharp with some losses and signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Bronze daggers and knives were cast in moulds and subsequently sharpened and finished by hammering and grinding. The central rib increased rigidity without requiring an excessively thick or heavy blade. Handles were commonly made from perishable materials and secured around a tang or by rivets, which explains why many surviving examples consist only of the blade. Depending on their size and construction, such objects could serve as practical knives, weapons or symbols of status, although their precise function cannot always be established with certainty.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Bronze Age
Century/timeframe
1200-800 BC
Name of object
Dagger or Knife Blade
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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