Bronze Age

In this section, we have a collection of tools from the bronze age. The bronze age is a prehistoric period around 3300BC to 1200BC. This period marked the first time humans started to work with metal. The bronze tools made in this age were the tools that were to replace those made of stone. It was considered one of human’s most technological advances! This era was also when the first writing system was created!

Item: NE020 Ancient Central Asia Pair of Hammer Axes

Age: Bronze age (Central Asia):2000-1000 B.C

Found Location: Central Asia (Former Eastern Ancient Iranian Empire)

Intact (no repair or restoration) - All Metal Stabilized

This tomahawk-style war hammer makes for a deadly weapon. With the ability to swing quickly, the butt end was effectively used for punching through helmets and body armor. Axes such as these were mainly used as backup weapons.

Price: $1,000

Item: NE021 Ancient Central Asian Hoard Set of 5 Bronze Hub Axes

Age: Bronze Age ( Near Eastern): 2000-1000 B.C

Found Location: Central Asia (Former Ancient eastern Iranian Empire)

Intact (no repair or restoration) and complete - all metal-stabilized

Price: $1,500

Item: NE0132 Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Javelin Pair

Age: Bronze Age (Near Eastern): 2000-12000 B.C

Found Location: Former Ancient Near East (Iran/Afghanistan)

Intact (no repair or restoration) - all metal-stabilized

These bronze spearheads could double as the head of a thrown javelin with elongated triangular blade features. The bottom of the weapon is mounted with an attachment tang that can be fitted inside the cavity of a wooden pole.

Price: $900

Item: LUR041 Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Set of 4 Cast Daggers

Age: Bronze age (Near Eastern) : 2000-1200 B.C

Found Location: Dormer Ancient Near East (Iran/Afghanistan)

Intact (no repair or restoration) and complete - all metal-stabilized

Price: $2,000

Item: LUR051 Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Dagger and Spear/Ancient Bronze Socket Spear and Tanged

Age: Bronze Age (Near Eastern): 2000-1200 B.C

Found Location: Former Ancient Near East (Iran/Afghanistan)

Intact (no repair or restoration) and complete - all metal-stabilized

Price: $800

Item: LUR054 Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Pair of Axes

Age: Bronze Age (Near Eastern): 2000-1200 B.C

Found Location: Former Ancient Near East (Iran/Afghanistan)

Intact (no repair or restoration) - all metal-stabilized

These socketed axe hammerheads are attached to a pole balanced to help the function and mobility of the weapon. With a flattened blade, drawn out from the top of the shaft, the blade then fans out towards the cutting edge. Typically created by craftsmen using three major methods: Open moulds, close moulds, and lost wax castings.

Price: $900

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