Description
One-piece cast bronze axe head featuring 2 5/8″ convex cutting edge. The oval eye with a
molded half-moon extension on each end. Excavated condition, with minor encrustation
and green and brown patina. Overall length 5 1/8″ (130 mm), thickness 1″ (25 mm), weight
8.45 Ounces (239 g). Early axes such as this were important tools for everyday use and an
effective weapon in times of war.






Western Asiatic Bronze Mace Head, ca. 1200-700 BC
Polish/Hungarian Warhammer, Early 17th C
Scarce and Unusual Eastern European War Hammer, Late 16th/Early 17th C
Late Gothic Warhammer, Last Quarter 15th C, Probably German