A lot of three lovely points in silex and other finer hardstones from the private collection of P.F. Wulff. We're selling this very old collection in smaller lots to give everyone a chance to own a small piece of the pre-historic Americas!
The three points carved in hardstones and probably silex. They can probably be dated to the 2nd.-1st. millenium BC, but 1 could be much earlier. Very hard material and amazing that they could manage to make such refined artifacts of this size...
Egyptian turquoise shabti depicted mummiform with tripartite wig and false beard. The big edgy head with faint features.
The barely visible hands crossed over the chest with no implements or basket. Flat back.
Turquoise faience with unglazed areas on the sides and on the head.
Related to items 5.3.4.82-93, pl. 78, pp. 218-219 in: Hans D. Schneider. Shabtis...
This is an incredible, extremely rare weapon from the Chu Culture and dates to the Warring States period (circa 400 BC). It is called a Pi and was used as both a spear and a sword (or dagger). This is one of the rarest weapon types from ancient China and you will not likely see another one like it anywhere at any price. Ancient Asian bronze is becoming rarer by the day. This piece is a guaranteed investment. It measures roughly 46 cm in length and weighs 425 grams...
Interesting stoneaxe carved and polished from a finegrained red granite, possible for battleuse, 4th.-3rd. mill. BC.
This thinbutted type is quite scarce especially in the red granite and is likely belonging to the earlier neolithic period. Attempted drilling of a mounting holse at the bacvk as is often seen on the type.
Size: 13,4 cm.
Ex. Old Danish Private collection.
A set with fine patinas, all dating to the 3rd. millenium BC.
In an old Danish collection we found these three harvesting tools in patinated silex that goes so well together in this lot.
Size: 6,8-7,8 cm.
Condition: Extremely fine to about Mint conditions, with nice patinas!
Ex. Karl Hougaard collection, formerly in other old danish collections.
This item comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark...
A bronze sickle with three raised ribs to the outside of the curve and with the reverse flat, Germany, Early Bronzeage bronze sicle, c. 1800 BC. The interesting type with the large knob at the base.
Size: 136 mm.
Condition: Choice Very fine, intact with a nice glossy dark green patina and uncleaned deposits.
Ex. Jens Knudsen, Hamburg, 1970-1999.
This is a large and impressive bronze axe dating to approximately 1200 BC. This piece comes from the famed collection of Axel Guttman in Berlin. It is decorated on both side with incised lines and circles. It measures roughly 26.5 cm in length and weigh 1160 grams. The original auction house tag will accompany the piece. Additional pictures or information available on request. This is your opportunity to won a provenanced piece from one of the most famous collections in the world.
A wonderfully patinated chisel, large and near mint condition, Danish Neolithic period 3rd. millenium BC.
Though some chisels are made as late as Daggertime just before the bronzeage, this unpolished attractive chisel was likely made during the Singlegrave period, 2800-2400 BC.
Size: 168 mm. (16,8 cm.)
Condition: Vertially mint with a sharp bit / edge. Very nice brown-orange patina.
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A stunning lot of 3 very attractive larger silex axes for the period, dating to the Singlegrave and Daggertime periods, 2400-2000 BC.
All three axes with highly attractive brown and orange patinations, all three also well-knapped!
Size: ca. 15,4 cm., 13,7 cm. and 13,5 cm. long each.
Condition: Very fine, with minor and mostly ancient chips to the edges.
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A finely detailed and attractive glazed steatite stone amulet of the Dwarf-god Bes, Egyptian Late period, 660-332 BC.
The figure depicted naked with tall headdress and a loop at the back, light glossy stone with remnants of green glaze in the devices.
Size: 25 mm.
Condition: very fine, a few small chips, attractive!
Ex. G. D. collection, Berlin and Bavaria, aquired between 1930 and 1970.
Comes with COA.
An attractive large fishtail type of dagger, made in the late neolithic period, Daggertime-bronzeage, c. 2000-1600 BC.
A type with an elaborately knapped handle, stiched in the sides and full size for a grown hand. The blade chipped and resized in later periods. Looks originally like a type IV-V to us.
Comes with with very old collection tags and another tag written directly in black ink - found at Sorø 1909!
Size: c. 18 cm...
A lovely slender type of Danish Neolthic battle axe, c. 2800-2400 BC.
A cute well-proportioned battle axe with sharp lines and smoothly polished edges!
Size: 11,3 cm.
Ex. Old German Private Collection.
This is a great example of a bronze dagger axe or ge. These weapons are unique to the ancient cultures of China and were in use throughout the bronze age. Characteristics of this piece suggest it would date to the Wester Zhou period (ca 700 BC) or possibly even earlier. It is small, with only two perforations for lashing to a pole. It weighs 179 grams. It measures 16.2 cm in length and 8.15 cm in height. It is very heavy, solid and stable with no signs of repair or restoration. It has a rich, gr...
I have too many bronze arrowheads to post separately so here is another group. These are all from China and date from as early as the Western Zhou (circa 700 BC) to as late as the Han period (circa 200 BC). Each of these is a great specimen for collecting, for study, or both. Inquire for individual prices. I will certainly sell them as a group at a discount - just email me with offers or requests.
This is a bronze dagger from the bactrian culture dating to roughly 200 BC. It is one of the oldest known types of bronze weapons. This one weighs 56 grams and is 192mm in length. It has some damage to the edges and point which should be visible in the photos. It has a very attractive patina and would look great in your ancient weapon collection.
An attractive large unpolished, thinbladed Danish neolithic axe dating to late 4th-early 3rd mill BC.
Very good knapping details on the sides and several old collection tags - found in Korsør By 1939!
Size: c. 21,7 cm. in length.
Condition: Nice VF! Choice axe with edges and a lovely light brown marsh patina, small chip only visible at one side, othervise near EF.
Provenance: Castle Gardener Peder Søren Petersen (1882–1964). Mainly found between ...
A pair of attractively patinated and larger axes, both dating to the Time of the Great Burielmounts, 4th. millenium BC.
The lot includes larger axes, sizes are 18 cm. and 17 cm. in length respectively
Condition: Nice, average for type with minor chips to the edges, exceptional marsh patina on both - brown and amber colours.
This lot comes with a standard export license, when shipped outside Denmark. The license will be issued after sale - estimated delivery of th...
A finely patinated large Danish Neolithic sicle, dating back to later neolithic period, ca. 2600-2200 B.C.
Wonderful sicle of a good size, measuring c. 14,5 cm. long and 4,6 cm. wide. Very broad and not crescentic. Nice workmanship have resulted in a thinbladed and exquisite flint artifact that will enhance most collections.
Fine deep brown marsh patina!
Condition: Near Extremely fine.
Ex. Danish Collection
This item comes with a standard ex...