![A russet jade 'axe and chi dragon' ornament, Qing Dynasty: A russet jade 'axe and chi dragon' ornament, Qing Dynasty following archaic bronze form and decorated with a chi dragon on top, incised with ruyi pattern, the stone of russet tone Provenance:private E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696533_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
Bronze Axes & Hachets
![A russet jade 'axe and chi dragon' ornament, Qing Dynasty: A russet jade 'axe and chi dragon' ornament, Qing Dynasty following archaic bronze form and decorated with a chi dragon on top, incised with ruyi pattern, the stone of russet tone Provenance:private E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696533_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Socketed Axe Head 12"+ Long!: **Originally Listed At $1000** Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze axe head bearing a blade of impressive length and slenderness. The socketing shaft is](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159707_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405476)
![Canaanite Fenestrated Bronze Axe, Early 2nd Millennium B.C.: Canaanite Fenestrated Bronze Axe, Early 2nd Millennium B.C.Bronze fenestrated axe with two oval eyes and a long blade, thick mid-rib and oval shaft-hole. Nice patina. Size:10.8 cm L - 4 1/4 inches Mat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1199/330171/179461146_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717932433)
![Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Axe - Aboriginal Indigenous Art: Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Axe - Aboriginal Indigenous Art- Once ritualware from the Ashanti people of Ghana, Africa. This ceremonial axe cast from bronze, features both anthropomorphic and zoomorphic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1406/332444/179594149_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718060544)
![RARE KOBAN CULTURE AXE WITH DRAGONS: Ca. 1200 - 800 BCA rare Bronze Age axe from the Koban culture. The curved blade features engraved heads of mythological creatures, likely dragons or griffons, on both sides of the blade. There is a so](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105949_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![A stone axe, a flanged axe and a socketed axe, Copper Age and Bronze Age, mid-3rd millennium to 8th: A stone axe, a flanged axe and a socketed axe, Copper Age and Bronze Age, mid-3rd millennium to 8th century B.C., plus a terra sigillata base with stamp1) Jüngere Konvexaxt aus Felsgestein, Zeit der](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706543_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![Four Chinese and Vietnamese bronze axes and an arrowhead, Western Zhou/Dong Son: H.: 16,2 cm - L.: 9,4 cm (the largest) H.: 9 cm - L.: 5,2 cm (the smallest)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332467/179307311_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717661653)
![Ritual axe, Benin, 20th century, bron: Ritual axe, Benin, 20th century, bronze/brass. Figural shaft with relief decoration, l. 55 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331532/178835951_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716986475)
![WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE AXE WITH A HEAD OD STAG: Ca. 1200 - 800 BCA bronze socketed axe head with a circular socketing hole, a slender pickaxe-like blade, and a reverse side shaped like a stylised stag. A thick green patina has formed due to age. Fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321414_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![A western European Palstave axe, Late Bronze Age, 13th century B.C.: A western European Palstave axe, Late Bronze Age, 13th century B.C.Leicht einwärts gewölbter Nacken. Schmales Hinterteil mit oberständigen, leicht nach innen gebogenen Randleisten, die bereits in L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706523_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![SUPERB BACTRIAN BRONZE BATTLE AXE: Ca. 2500 - 2000 BCA Bactrian bronze votive axe that would have been placed atop a standard for ceremonial purposes. It has a small, round socket and one side is decorated with the image of a stylised](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![Bronze gilt inlaid with jewelry dragon pattern carving axe: Bronze gilt inlaid with jewelry dragon pattern carving axeHigh 48.5cm long 21.5cm wide 3.5cm2457g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8068/332653/179446215_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718066368)
![WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE BATTLE DOUBLE AXE HEAD: Ca. 1200 - 800 BCA Western Asiatic bronze axe-head with an imposing blade extending from a lengthy neck with a down-swept blade on the reverse. The surfaces display layers of naturally-occurring patin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321412_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE BATTLE AXE WITH OPEN MOUTH LION: Ca. 1200 - 900 BCA Western Asiatic bronze axe-head with an imposing vertical blade edge extending from a lengthy neck embellished with an open mouth lion. The cylindrical socketing shaft is adorned wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321413_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![FINE VIKING VOTIVE AXE NECKLACE, C.850-1050 AD: Silvered bronze axe, over 1 5/8” height (1.69”), of iconic Viking battle axe form with circular socket flared front and back for stability on the haft. Back swept bearded bit, pierced with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838619_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![CELTIC BRONZE SOCKETED AXE HEAD: Ca. 800 - 500 BCA Celtic bronze axe head with a hollow socketing shaft surmounted on top with a narrow loop. The elongated blade features a tapered head that culminates in a sharpened edge and a smoot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180461152_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893652)
![A South Siberian bronze spout axe, 9th - 6th century B.C.: A South Siberian bronze spout axe, 9th - 6th century B.C.Massive, dicke Wandung mit hochrechteckiger Mündung am hinteren Ende und leicht gewölbter Schneide mit geringfügig auszipfelnden Enden. Die](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706524_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![A Chinese flat bronze axe with animal head end, Western Zhou, 8th - 6th century B.C.: A Chinese flat bronze axe with animal head end, Western Zhou, 8th - 6th century B.C.Leicht trapezoide, ca. 5 mm dicke Klinge. An der Basis ein stilisierter beißender Tierkopf angesetzt. Der Umriss ma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706477_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![EGYPTIAN MIDDLE KINGDOM BRONZE AXE: Ca. 2055 - 1790 BCAn Egyptian Middle Kingdom bronze axe. It has a duckbill-shape with a socket to attach a handle and two parallel holes. Axes like this were primarily produced in Syria-Palestine duri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180461148_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893652)
![WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE HEAD OF AXE: Ca. 1200 - 1000 BCA cast bronze spike-butted Western Asiatic axe head, featuring a cylindrical shaft hole decorated with furrowed ribs leading to five spread spikes. The blade features an initially sh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321415_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![SUPERB BACTRIAN BRONZE AXE WITH AN ANIMAL: Ca. 2500 - 2000 BCA Bactrian bronze votive axe that would have been placed atop a standard for ceremonial purposes. It has a small, round socket and the back side is adorned with a moulded stylised an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE LABRYS: Ca. 1200 - 700 BCA bronze double-headed axe characterised by its distinctive labrys shape, which features two parallel blades that are joined at the centre. The centre of the axe has a hole through wh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180461140_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893652)
![KOBAN BRONZE AXE HEAD: Ca. 1200 - 700 BCA bronze axe-head from the Koban culture. It has a hammer on the left side, and an axe head on the right side. The middle of the axe has a hole for a wooden handle to be inserted. The](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180461142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893652)
![KOBAN CULTURE DECORATED BRONZE AXE: Ca. 900 - 700 BCA rare bronze axe featuring a beautifully formed crescentic blade, a central hole for the insertion of a wooden handle, and three hatched ribs with a rope-like form that helps to stren](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180461141_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893652)
News about Bronze Axes & Hachets
![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/James-Cox-Gallery-June-9-Bill-Reid-cast-bronze.jpg)
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […]
![A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/169962396_1_x-1.jpg)
A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place
THOMASTON, Maine – ‘Correct in detail, material and quality of construction, down to brass hardware, stencilled cloth and monogrammed leather trim’, a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk hammered for $7,500 and sold for $9,375 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Only a handful of these diminutive luggage pieces are known, made at the time either as salesman […]
![Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aux-at-Showplace-Jan-7-Dylan-Lewis-bronze.webp)
Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights
Dylan Lewis Bronze ‘Lioness Standing On Sloped Base, Maquette’, $12,500 NEW YORK – South African Dylan Lewis (b. 1964-) is widely regarded as a master sculptor of animals, with a particular focus on lions and tigers. He spends a large amount of his time in the wild observing, tracking and sketching animals, which he then […]