Ca. 1200-800 BC. A bronze battle axe head featuring a curved blade with a deep cheek and four spikes at the rear of the tubular socket. The design of the axe head is both functional and elegant, with careful attention paid to the balance and distribution of weight. Bronze axes were a common weapon during the Bronze Age in Western Asia, and were prized for their durability and effectiveness in combat. They were crafted using advanced metallurgical techniques, which allowed for the creation of high-quality, durable weapons. These axes were often used in close combat, but were also effective as throwing weapons. Size: L:170mm / W:70mm ; 480g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.