Bronze Age (Urnfield Culture) – Large Decorated Socketed Axe Head with Loop

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Bronze Age (Urnfield Culture) - Large Decorated Socketed Axe Head with Loop

Description

A perfectly preserved socketed axe form the famous Podkonice Hoard in Slovakia. Collared and decorated socket with mounting loop. High precision cast. Does not bear signs of use.

Catalogue Number

97814529

Category

Axes, Adzes & Maces

Culture

Urnfield Culture

Material

Bronze

Dimensions and weight

11.2 x 4.6 x 2.8 cm

Reference Items

EIN BRONZEDEPOT AUS PODKONICE, BEZ. BANSKÁ BYSTRICA
Novotná Mária , Kvietok Martin
https://cejsh.icm.edu.pl/cejsh/element/bwmeta1.element.cejsh-6548e7b4-875e-4a32-b508-ea7d53394e3d

Historical Significance

Axes are among the most fundamental tools in human history, evolving from stone to copper to bronze to iron. Each transition brought improvements in efficiency and durability. The progression from flat to flanged to palstave to socketed axes is one of the clearest examples of technological evolution.

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5.0

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