Middle European Winged Axe

Culture: Middle Europe

Period: Bronze Age, 1200-1000 B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 12.9 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 5015

Provenance: Viennese private collection prior to 1995, said to be found in Slovakia.

Condition: Beautiful patina, intact.

Description: A heavy cast axe with large wings. The blade tapering each way from a central spin and with a piercing at the butt to assist tying the axe to its haft. The cutting edge convex.