Bronze Age Decorated Palstave Axehead

CIRCA 1800-1200 B.C.

4 3/4 in. (292 grams, 11.9 cm).

A low-flanged palstave with a short 'squared' butt, a triangular-section blade with a convex cutting edge, deep lateral flanges, a stop and a median rib; butt partly absent. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a UK private collection since at least 1946.
Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 77, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 1753