Bronze Age British Palstave Axehead

2nd millennium BC. A substantial bronze palstave axehead of Flanged Type with leaf-shaped lateral flanges and square butt, mid-stop with deep ledge, flared blade with curved edge. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. and Burgess, C.B., The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab.IX, vol.7, Munich, 1981, item 739. 696 grams, 16cm (6 1/2"). Property of a Norfolk collector; acquired on the UK art market; believed found in the Cirencester area, UK, before 2000.
Condition Report: Fine condition.