European Pre Celtic Bronze Age Bronze Socket Axe 800BC!

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European Pre Celtic Bronze Age Bronze Socket Axe 800BC! You are bidding on a very rare late bronze age Decorated European Socketed Axe found in Germany near the Danube river. Period: European late bronze age, 1000 BC - 600 BC. In the bronze age, most of Europe was covered in trees; progressive de-forestation then occured in the hans of man, to build houses and boats..Such axes were largely responsible for this deforestation, although they would have also been used in battle when necessary..Some scholars speculate that they could have been votive offerings for gods, human requests for favours. Very rare. Unrestored; fantastic. Very rare, superb Ribbed decoration on both sides. A fantastic looped socketed specimen of considerable size; Cutting edge intact and unrestored; loop slightly bent but intact. Length: 4 inches; width 1 7/8 inches. Beautiful blue-green azurite patina. Formerly in the collection of an English gentleman. This is a museum quality artifact auctioned at no reserve commencing at less than 1 dollar! - Good Luck. Shipping: US/Canada $20; Europe $17; UK $13; ROW $20. SHIPPING INFORMATION: I always combine shipping to save my clients money. I do not make profit from postage. MY AUTHENTICITY PLEDGE:Whilst buying ancient art remains very pleasurable and a real "credit crunch proof" investment, it is vitally important read more

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