Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead

CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 1/8 in. (198 grams, 10.4 cm).

With parallel-sided blade, slightly convex edge, scooped mouth with collar and lateral loop.

Provenance

Ex German collection, 1990s.

Literature

Cf. Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 114.

CONDITION

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