European Bronze Age farmers differed from their stone-cutting predecessors – they used horses and chariots to work; kept flocks of sheep for woollen clothing; and used bronze as a standard commodity of exchange. Technological development was rapid; the manufacture of tools and weapons increased; and specialised equipment emerged for shaving, woodworking, and metalworking. A chisel is defined by the characteristically-shaped cutting edge of the blade on its end. It was, and still is, predominantly used for carving or cutting a hard material by hand, such as wood, stone, or metal.
European Bronze Age Socketed Chisel
£ 175.00
A very fine European Bronze Age chisel cast from bronze. It features a cylindrical socket, gradually tapering towards the rectangular gouge blade which ends in a slightly convex cutting edge. The socket mouth is strengthened by a thicker slightly uneven rim. The casting seam is visible on both the top and bottom of the chisel from where the two pieces have been fixed together.
Provenance: Ex German collection, 1990s.
Condition: Very fine condition, beautiful green patination and some encrustation to the surface. Perforation on one side.
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| Weight | 124.9 g |
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| Dimensions | L 11.8 x W 2.9 cm |
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