A fine patinated socketed axe head dating from 1000-800 B.C. (Bronze age). These axe heads were buried in the ground to avoid them from being stolen, and aswell as thomb gifts. Originally a wooden stick was attached into the socket. These axe heads were casted in bronze and are hollow on the inside. The rim has a ring attached and parallel raised transverse bands.

Condition: Excellent excavation found condition.

Dimensions: 9.5 x5.5 x 4cm

Copyright by Peter Andeweg – 2020