Pair of Ancient Southeast Asian Bronze Items

**Originally Listed At $50**

Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son (Dongson) culture, ca. 500 BCE to 0 CE; Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 300 BCE. A great set of ancient bronze items, one a tool and the other a weapon. First is a slender, curved Dong Son axe blade with a bar-shaped attachment handle. The axe was likely used to shape wood or softer materials, rather than for warfare, given the overall form. Second is a lengthy Ban Chiang bronze dart with a thin shaft and a triangular point, designed to be used on the battlefield. A fine study group of ancient Southeast Asian bronzes! Size of largest (dart): 6.375" L (16.2 cm).

Provenance: ex-estate of John Piscopo, San Diego, California, USA, 1990's or earlier. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.

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Condition Report: Dart repaired from three large pieces. Both items have age-commensurate surface wear, with small nicks to bodies and handles, and some discoloration, otherwise very good. Nice earthen deposits as well as green patina throughout.