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Dong Son culture (Cambodia, Vietnam) bronze axe
Description
Magnificent bronze axe blade with very rare remains of wood from the handle. Precise geometry, expert craftsmanship. Dates from the Dong Son period.
The Dong Son culture was a Bronze Age culture centered in ancient Vietnam (Red River Valley) and Cambodia from approximately 1000 BC to 1st century AD, with significant influence extending throughout Southeast Asia, including Maritime Southeast Asia like Indonesia.
Dongson Bronze axes, often ceremonial in nature, are characteristic artifacts of the Dong Son culture, and examples have been found extensively in Java and other parts of Indonesia. These axes, reflect the advanced bronze working techniques and cultural practices of the period.
Catalogue Number
98277415
Category
Period
600 BCE - 100 CE
Culture
Dong Son
Material
Bronze
Dimensions and weight
L:125 mm W: 90 mm D: 40 mm, Weight: 274 gram.
Historical Significance
The tool predates Cambodian Angkor Wat temple dating by centuries, but could be still in use in that period.
Curator Rating
5.0




