Bronze Age, European Bronze Socketed Axe Head (No Reserve Price)

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Bronze Socketed Axe Head from the Bronze Age in Europe, circa 12th–8th century BC; solid bronze with a tubular socket and a straight-edged blade, dimensions 3 cm by 3.5 cm and 11 g; condition Very good; provenance: private European collection.

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Bronze Age, European Bronze Socketed Axe Head
Circa 12th-8th century BC
This solid bronze socketed axe head has a long, tubular socket expanding gently into a straight-sided blade with slightly flared cutting edge, the mouth of the socket with a raised collar.
Dimensions: 3cm x 3,5cm x 11g
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.

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Bronze Age, European Bronze Socketed Axe Head
Circa 12th-8th century BC
This solid bronze socketed axe head has a long, tubular socket expanding gently into a straight-sided blade with slightly flared cutting edge, the mouth of the socket with a raised collar.
Dimensions: 3cm x 3,5cm x 11g
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.

Disclaimer:
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION.
All items will be shipped from Belgium.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally.
The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer.
The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.

Seller's Story

All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine. Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.

Details

Culture
Bronze Age, European
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 12th-8th century BC
Name of object
Bronze Socketed Axe Head
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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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.

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