Bronze Age Bronze Axe Head with Adze - Ancient Multitasking Tool
Circa 2nd millennium BC
This cast bronze axe head exhibits a tubular socket and a blade oriented vertically, while at the back, another edge is arranged horizontally, denoting its adze functionality — a tool with a cutting edge perpendicular to the handle.
Dimensions: 120mm x 50mm; weight 480g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
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All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine. Important: Each winner will be charged a reduced VAT percentage that is customary in the country to which the lot is shipped and Catawiki will pay the VAT collected directly to the buyer´s destination country Tax Authorities. Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.

Bronze Age Bronze Axe Head with Adze - Ancient Multitasking Tool
Circa 2nd millennium BC
This cast bronze axe head exhibits a tubular socket and a blade oriented vertically, while at the back, another edge is arranged horizontally, denoting its adze functionality — a tool with a cutting edge perpendicular to the handle.
Dimensions: 120mm x 50mm; weight 480g
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

All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine. Important: Each winner will be charged a reduced VAT percentage that is customary in the country to which the lot is shipped and Catawiki will pay the VAT collected directly to the buyer´s destination country Tax Authorities. Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Culture
Bronze Age
Name of object
Bronze Axe Head with Adze - Ancient Multitasking Tool
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 2nd millennium BC
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Unknown
Condition
Very good

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Disclaimer

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.