European Bronze Age Bronze Socketed Axe

Ca. 800 - 500 BC. Northern Europe, Celtic culture, Late Bronze Age socketed ae head with loop; cast bronze axe head; ovoid opening for a handle; blade with two long, cast, shallow grooves on each side; collar around the socket, and two fastening loop on either side of the blade that would have helped affix the axe head to its wooden handle; Fine example. 85x60mm 3. 35x2. 36in; 220gr; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1970s. All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with a professional Certificate of Authenticity. 221