Lot 975
Four Roman iron axes, 2nd–5th centuries A.D.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
1) Axe with a straight upper side and rectangular shaft lobes at the top and bottom on both sides of the oval shaft hole. Blunt, flat neck directly behind the shaft hole; at the front, the blade drawn out downward into a long beard with a 12.6 cm high cutting edge. Surface with corrosion pits. Length 16.5 cm. 2) Axe with a slightly downward-curving blade widening towards the cutting edge, whose cutting edge, following the curve, is slightly bevelled. Pointed shaft lobes at the top and bottom on both sides of the oval shaft hole. Blunt, flat neck directly behind the shaft hole, minimally extended at the top and bottom. Surface with corrosion pits. Length 21 cm. 3) Axe with a slightly downward-curving blade widening towards the cutting edge, whose cutting edge, following the curve, is slightly bevelled. High, rectangular shaft lobes at the top and bottom on both sides of the oval shaft hole. Blunt, flat neck extending 3.5 cm to the rear. Surface with corrosion pits. Length 16 cm. 4) Axe with a blade widening towards the cutting edge. Shaft lobes pointed only at the bottom on both sides of the oval shaft hole. Blunt, flat neck directly behind the shaft hole, separated at the top and bottom by a notch. Surface with corrosion pits. Length 15 cm. Cultural Asset!Provenance: A private collection from southern Germany, acquired at the beginning of the millennium from his father, who passed away in 2013.
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