![Five replicas of various antiquities including two bronze swords and an East Asian ritual dagger: Five replicas of various antiquities including two bronze swords and an East Asian ritual dagger1) Zwei Repliken von Schwertern der Urnenfelderzeit mit brauner Patinierung. Ein Schwert vom Typ Mörige](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706541_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
Bronze Weapons & Armor
![Five replicas of various antiquities including two bronze swords and an East Asian ritual dagger: Five replicas of various antiquities including two bronze swords and an East Asian ritual dagger1) Zwei Repliken von Schwertern der Urnenfelderzeit mit brauner Patinierung. Ein Schwert vom Typ Mörige](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706541_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)
![Four Chinese and Vietnamese bronze axes and an arrowhead, Western Zhou/Dong Son: 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)
![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)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head, c. 1000-650 BC: This exceptional artifact is an ancient Luristan bronze axe head, dating from approximately 1000-650 BC. This piece highlights the sophisticated metallurgical techniques and artistic craftsmanship of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524328_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Luristan spearhead: ITEM: Spearhead MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Luristan PERIOD: 2nd - 1st millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 212 mm x 25 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acqu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742516_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![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)
![GREEK HOPLITE MASSIVE BRONZE SPEAR: Ca. 1000 - 800 BCA Greek Hoplite bronze spearhead with a triangular-shaped blade and a pronounced midrib running its entire length. The blade tapers to a sharp point, and the shoulders of the spearhea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105749_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE DAGGER WITH HANDLE: Ca. 1200 - 800 BCAn European bronze sword, prized for its design and craftsmanship. The blade widens from the hilt to a pointed tip with a raised midrib for strength. The hilt, made separately, featur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321610_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893653)
![Two Luristan bronze daggers and a bronze dagger, possibly Chinese, 3: Two Luristan bronze daggers Circa 10th-7th Century B.C. both 37cm long and a bronze dagger, possibly Chinese, 37cm high (3) Footnotes: Provenance: Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/334184/180581203_2_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719219087)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze / Copper Spear Butts: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to early Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 600 BCE. A pair of cast copper and bronze spear feet (butts), both cas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/334203/180592209_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719015476)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head with Ram Figure, c. 1000-650 BC: This unique artifact is a Luristan bronze axe head, dating from approximately 1000-650 BC, featuring a striking ram figure. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piece exemplifies the adva](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524323_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Greco-Scythian Battle Axe, Sagaris, c. 600-400 BC: This extraordinary artifact is an ancient Greco-Scythian battle axe, known as a Sagaris, dating from approximately 600-400 BC. Measuring [specific length if known] inches, this piece exemplifies the m](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Bronze Age miniature votive Palstave axehead: ITEM: Miniature votive Palstave axehead MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Bronze Age PERIOD: 2nd millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 25 mm x 45 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English priva](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742548_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![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 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 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)
![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)
![A Villanovan bronze dagger and part of a sword sheath 2: A Villanovan bronze dagger and part of a sword sheath Circa 10th-8th Century B.C. dagger 41cm long, sheath 20.2cm long (2) Footnotes: Provenance: Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired 3rd Ap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/334184/180581229_2_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719219087)
![Luristan / Achaemenid Ritualistic Bronze Dagger: **Originally Listed At $450** Near East, northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan to Achaemenid, Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 500 BCE. A massive paddle like blade cast from bronze, a broad lanceolate f](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/334203/180592207_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719015477)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head, c. 1000-650 BC: This exceptional artifact is an ancient Luristan bronze axe head, dating from approximately 1000-650 BC. This piece highlights the sophisticated metallurgical techniques and artistic craftsmanship of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524344_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Elamite arrowhead: ITEM: Arrowhead MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Elamite, Middle period PERIOD: 1200 - 800 B.C DIMENSIONS: 145 mm x 22 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742500_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Milo Roman Warrior W/ Sword and Spear Bronze: Total Dimensions: Height 16'' x Width 9''Approximate Weight: 12 LBSOriginal Reproduction: Original](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2211/332433/179283488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659754)
![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)
News about Bronze Weapons & Armor
![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 […]