Large bronze axe blade in beautiful condition. Age: 2nd millennium BC (Bronze Age, Near East) Size: Length 20.3 cm and width 8.9 cm. Weight 174.8 g Condition: Beautifully preserved This large axe blade from the Bronze Age dates back to the 2nd millennium BC and was probably made in the Middle East, an important center of early metalworking. With a length of 20.3 cm and a width of 8.9 cm, it is a magnificent example of the advanced technology of this era. The weight of 174.8 g underlines the solid and functional construction of the axe blade. The blade is very beautiful and shows only minimal signs of use. Its shape and structure testify to the high level of craftsmanship that early cultures developed in the manufacture of bronze weapons and tools. Such axe blades were used both as tools and as weapons and played an important role in agriculture and warfare. Provenance: The object comes from a private English collection and belonged to an important British estate from London, the A. F. Collection, collected between 1980 and 2015. Please notice: Due to the German Cultural Property Protection Act, an export licence is required for this item for shipment within the EU or to a third country. There is a one-time application fee of €25, which must be paid separately by the buyer. This fee covers the entire application, regardless of how many items are included. We will submit the necessary documents and handle the application process free of charge. The processing time is approximately 7–10 working days. Authenticity: As with all our objects, authenticity is guaranteed without time limitation. Each object is delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity. Protection of cultural property: All artifacts offered by us come from renowned collections and were acquired at art auctions and from estates.