Hungarian Bronze Age Socketed Axe Head
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Eastern Europe / Central Asia, Hungary, Bronze Age, ca. 7th to 5th century BCE. A hefty cast bronze axe head with a slightly-flared blade, sharply-angled sides, a thick neck, and a rounded collar. The head is socketed, with a circular opening for a handle. There is a recessed teardrop-shaped design on one side of the blade with a small perforation, perhaps to hold a medallion or other adornment in place. The hollow socket was a technological innovation, allowing economical use of bronze while still making a strong weapon. Size: 5" L (12.7 cm); 4.625" H (11.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection
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#128540
Eastern Europe / Central Asia, Hungary, Bronze Age, ca. 7th to 5th century BCE. A hefty cast bronze axe head with a slightly-flared blade, sharply-angled sides, a thick neck, and a rounded collar. The head is socketed, with a circular opening for a handle. There is a recessed teardrop-shaped design on one side of the blade with a small perforation, perhaps to hold a medallion or other adornment in place. The hollow socket was a technological innovation, allowing economical use of bronze while still making a strong weapon. Size: 5" L (12.7 cm); 4.625" H (11.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#128540
Condition
Age-commensurate surface wear and pitting, minor nicks to blade edge and socket rim, with visible earthen and mineral deposits. Brown and green patina visible throughout.
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Hungarian Bronze Age Socketed Axe Head
Estimate $600 - $900
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