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LOT 1130
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
BRONZE AGE BOAT-SHAPED COPPER AXE ADZE
5TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/4 in. (629 grams, 16 cm).
5TH-4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/4 in. (629 grams, 16 cm).
A bronze adze-axe head, boat shaped, fitted with double cutting edges, one parallel to the axis of the handle and the second perpendicular to the same axis.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
LITERATURE:
See similar adze-axe in Gernez, G., L’armament en métal au Proche et Moyen-Orient: des origines a 1750 av. J.C., Paris, 2007, fig.2.65, pl.243, type H-HE 1.C., for comparable example.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
