Celtic eyelet mallet - 11.5 cm
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An antique iron tüllenbeil from Celtic culture, dating from the Early Iron Age to the late Roman Empire, height 11.5 cm, in good condition and authentic/original.
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Antique socketed axe – Early Iron Age to late Roman Imperial period
Item: Antique socketed axe
dating: Early Iron Age to late Roman Imperial period
material: iron
cultural area: Celtic or Roman
condition: age-appropriate preservation with possible signs of wear
Description
For sale is an antique socketed axe, a characteristic form of prehistoric and ancient tools and weapons. Socketed axes are characterized by their hollow, tubular socket for the wooden haft, which allowed a stable attachment and effective transfer of force.
This axe form was widespread over a long period in various cultural spheres of Europe and neighboring regions. Depending on regional expression and temporal classification, corresponding specimens served as tools for manual crafts or as part of the material culture of the time.
The stated dating ranges from the Early Iron Age to the late Roman Imperial period.
The piece represents an interesting collector’s item for enthusiasts of prehistoric tools, ancient metal objects, and archaeological antiquities.
Summary
* Item type: Antique socketed axe
* Era: Early Iron Age to late Roman Imperial period
* Notable feature: Characteristic socket construction for haft reception
* Collecting field: Prehistory, Iron Age, and Roman antiquity
An interesting historical object illustrating the development and distribution of early metal tools across several epochs.
No shipping outside the European Union.
Antique socketed axe – Early Iron Age to late Roman Imperial period
Item: Antique socketed axe
dating: Early Iron Age to late Roman Imperial period
material: iron
cultural area: Celtic or Roman
condition: age-appropriate preservation with possible signs of wear
Description
For sale is an antique socketed axe, a characteristic form of prehistoric and ancient tools and weapons. Socketed axes are characterized by their hollow, tubular socket for the wooden haft, which allowed a stable attachment and effective transfer of force.
This axe form was widespread over a long period in various cultural spheres of Europe and neighboring regions. Depending on regional expression and temporal classification, corresponding specimens served as tools for manual crafts or as part of the material culture of the time.
The stated dating ranges from the Early Iron Age to the late Roman Imperial period.
The piece represents an interesting collector’s item for enthusiasts of prehistoric tools, ancient metal objects, and archaeological antiquities.
Summary
* Item type: Antique socketed axe
* Era: Early Iron Age to late Roman Imperial period
* Notable feature: Characteristic socket construction for haft reception
* Collecting field: Prehistory, Iron Age, and Roman antiquity
An interesting historical object illustrating the development and distribution of early metal tools across several epochs.
No shipping outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
Frühe Eisenzeit bis späte römische Kaiserzeit
Name of object
eyelet mallet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2008
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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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