Lot 1067
Four Roman and medieval axes, 3rd–16th centuries.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
1 - 2) Two simple narrow axes of a chronologically not closely datable, purely functional type. 1st – 10th century A.D. Both axes with a trapezoidal parade and slightly rounded cutting edge. The upper edge on one example drawn slightly upward, on the other slightly downward; the bottom on both drawn distinctly downward. Blunt, straight downward-drawn neck directly behind the shaft hole. 2) Early medieval axe combining the characteristics of a Franziska (slightly curved, upward-drawn upper edge) with those of a bearded axe (cutting edge drawn far downward). 6th – 7th century A.D. The neck, running straight directly behind the shaft hole, drawn far downward, with two spurs on the sides bent back into a volute. 4) Late medieval to early modern bearded axe with a straight upper edge, deeply and acutely drawn cutting edge, and a long socket with a shaft hole tapering distinctly upward. 15th - 16th century. Length 18.5 cm. Height at the cutting edge 16 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: From the Axel Guttmann Collection, acquired in the 1980s and 1990s on the German art market.
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