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Bronze Age Bronze Socketed Gouge

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• Type of Object: Socketed Gouge
• Culture: Bronze Age, Late Bronze Age
• Date: 1000–700 B.C.
• Material: Bronze
• Dimensions: 116 mm
• Condition: Good condition: Well-preserved with minimal wear.
• Origin: Europe
• Object ID Number: 55

Provenance:
This Socketed Gouge was acquired by Wim van Stormbroek in 2020 through a direct purchase from a collector, S.J. SC a collector based in Utrecht (the Netherlands). 
According to S.J. SC, he acquired this Socketed Gouge in the 1970's through an direct purchase from collector and kept it in his private collection until 2020.
Before this, No further information regarding its earlier history was available from the previous owner.
This item is in a collection since the 1970's from a Private collector in the Netherlands.
This information was provided by S.J. SC and is stated here to the best of my knowledge.

This object is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and provenance in PDF format, detailing its history and origin.

The socketed gouge from the Late Bronze Age  was a specialized woodworking tool used by skilled craftspeople for carving and hollowing out wood. Unlike flat chisels, gouges had a curved cutting edge, making them ideal for shaping concave surfaces, such as in boatbuilding, furniture making, or even creating decorative elements in wooden objects.

The socketed design, where the handle was inserted into a hollow socket rather than being attached to a tang, provided greater durability and strength. This innovation made the tool more resistant to breakage and allowed for easy replacement of wooden handles. Used by carpenters, artisans, and possibly even metalworkers for wax mold carving in bronze casting, this tool reflects the technological advancements of the Bronze Age and the increasing complexity of craftsmanship in ancient societies.

The Late Bronze Age in Europe  was a period of remarkable cultural and technological advancement, characterized by extensive trade networks, the rise of complex societies, and significant innovations in metallurgy and transportation. Societies such as the Mycenaeans in the Aegean and the Urnfield culture in Central Europe exemplified regional power centers. This era witnessed increased production of bronze tools, weapons, and ornaments, alongside the establishment of fortified settlements and ceremonial sites. Long-distance trade, particularly in tin and amber, linked Europe to the Mediterranean and beyond, fostering cultural exchange. The Late Bronze Age laid critical foundations for early Iron Age societies.

1000–700 B.C. - Europe

Bronze Age Bronze Socketed Gouge - 116 mm

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