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View translationBronze Age Bronze Ritual Axe with Animal Head (No Reserve Price)
No. 89143615
Bronze Age Bronze Ritual Axe with Animal Head
Circa 2nd-1st millennium BC
This bronze axe head, likely of ceremonial use, features a flat, asymmetrical blade that flares outwards at the cutting edge. The blade connects to a round socket, which would have been used for mounting the axe on a handle. Extending downward from the socket, the design culminates in an intricately crafted animal head finial.
Ceremonial axe heads are artefacts characterised by their blunt cutting edges and highly ornamental designs. Unlike practical axes used for cutting and chopping, these ceremonial versions were likely symbolic, used in rituals or as status symbols. Their elaborate decoration, often featuring intricate patterns, animal motifs, or inlaid precious metals, suggests they were not intended for functional use but rather for display or ceremonial purposes. The presence of these axes in burial sites indicates their significance in funerary practices, possibly representing the power or prestige of the deceased.
Dimensions: 160mm x 70mm; weight 405g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
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Seller's Story
Bronze Age Bronze Ritual Axe with Animal Head
Circa 2nd-1st millennium BC
This bronze axe head, likely of ceremonial use, features a flat, asymmetrical blade that flares outwards at the cutting edge. The blade connects to a round socket, which would have been used for mounting the axe on a handle. Extending downward from the socket, the design culminates in an intricately crafted animal head finial.
Ceremonial axe heads are artefacts characterised by their blunt cutting edges and highly ornamental designs. Unlike practical axes used for cutting and chopping, these ceremonial versions were likely symbolic, used in rituals or as status symbols. Their elaborate decoration, often featuring intricate patterns, animal motifs, or inlaid precious metals, suggests they were not intended for functional use but rather for display or ceremonial purposes. The presence of these axes in burial sites indicates their significance in funerary practices, possibly representing the power or prestige of the deceased.
Dimensions: 160mm x 70mm; weight 405g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Disclaimer:
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION.
All items will be shipped from Belgium.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally.
The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer.
The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.
Seller's Story
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All good. Thank you!
View translationPieza tal y como se detalla en la fotografía. Muy bien embalado y con certificado adjunto.
View translationTutto ok !
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View translationVery nice knife, well packed and quickly dispatched
View translationAlles perfekt gelaufen 👍
View translationTout est parfait. Livraison super rapide. Merci
View translationAs described and satisfied with the Item and packaging. fast delivery. Information about previous Owners not really clear and really not traceable. Hope is legally fine.
View translationPerfect!!!
View translationThe parcel (pottery) came in wel packed but damaged in the form of quite a big crack.
View translationgoed verpakt en goede verzending
View translationPrachtige item, snelle verzending en professionele en zorgvuldig verpakt.
View translationMooi object, snelle verzending, top!
View translationCompré el objeto el día 12/10 Ha llegado a mi casa el 23/10 considero que es excesivo ,el objeto venía desde Bélgica . No estoy nada contento del tiempo de espera creo que se podría ser más serio
View translationSmall, but beautiful coins, as described
View translationQuick shipping, nicely packaged and just like the description.
View translationGreat item, as described, well packed, swiftly sent. Thanks!
View translationMolto bella ,perfetta
View translationPienamente soddisfatta dell’acquisto
View translationAmazing coin👏🏻
View translationA wonderful object, as described and carefully packed. A better impression is hardly possible! Thank you very much.
View translationMerci pour votre envoi rapide et soigné ! Vendeur 5 ***** !
View translationIs broken
View translationVery nice necklace, quick delivery. Thanks!
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.