Better large ancient Dong Son culture battle axe, 4th.-1st. cent. BC
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1467668
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1467668
$150.00
A massive and solid bronze axe in the battleaxe form with a wide blade, Dong Son Culture, Annam region of present day Vietnam, 4th.-1st. cent. BC.
The type of axe have been found in most of Southern Han Empire (South), the very wide edge of the blade is peculiar for the Annam region. The Dong Son Culture evolved semi-autonomous from the Han Empire in China until the powerful Han-dynasti Nanyue expanded south around 110 BC. and incoporated the region.
Size: 13,5 tall x 11,5 wide.
Condition: Good Very fine for the often corroded type, nice metal and a dull earthern green patina, uncleaned.
Ex. Hafnia Coins stock, bought in Denmark in the late 1990s.
The type of axe have been found in most of Southern Han Empire (South), the very wide edge of the blade is peculiar for the Annam region. The Dong Son Culture evolved semi-autonomous from the Han Empire in China until the powerful Han-dynasti Nanyue expanded south around 110 BC. and incoporated the region.
Size: 13,5 tall x 11,5 wide.
Condition: Good Very fine for the often corroded type, nice metal and a dull earthern green patina, uncleaned.
Ex. Hafnia Coins stock, bought in Denmark in the late 1990s.
