A GROUP OF ANCIENT BRONZE WEAPONS, CIRCA 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

A GROUP OF ANCIENT BRONZE WEAPONS
CIRCA 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
Comprising a North European palstave with curved blade and side loop, an axe head with flanged sides, and a spear head with central mid-rib, the hollow shaft pierced on either side for attachment, all Bronze Age, circa 1400-1000 B.C.; and a Luristan axe head with curving blade and ribbed shaft, circa 9th-7th Century B.C.
Longest: 7 ½ in. (19 cm.)

Provenance

Almost certainly acquired by either William James (1854-1912) or his brother Frank James (1851-1890), who both travelled extensively in Egypt and the rest of Africa, and by descent to Edward James (1907-1984) in London and later at Monkton House; subsequently moved to West Dean House circa 1986 (recorded there in 1987).