![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)
Bronze Weapons & Armor
![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)
![Elegant Japanese Tanto Dagger, Meiji Period 1868-1912: Elegant Japanese tanto dagger, Meiji Period 1868-1912. Elegant form with an excellent red and black speckled lacquer scabbard, removable silver inlaid snake knife. The scabbard features bronze gilt lo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346457_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![SPANISH ENLISTED MAN’S SWORD: Pattern wore by infantry as well as artillery. Bronze one-piece hilt of French styling, with ribbed grip. 27 1/4" slightly curved s.e. blade, the right side marked FCA DE TOLEDO 1875. Unrest in Spanis](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![RARE SINHALESE PIHA KAETTA IN ITS MYSTICAL STORAGE BOX: 10" length with thick wedge section blade. The forte encased in fine deep relief chiseled bronze cheekpieces. The double fullers with engraved silver overlay and surmounting deep relief chiseled decor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982145_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![Two Ancient Canaanite Bronze Pickaxe Heads, ex-Piscopo: Ancient Near East, Canaan, the Levant, Middle Bronze Age II, ca. 1900 to 1550 BCE. A pair of cast bronze pick axe heads of a very slender design with a grooved support notch and an ovoid opening that](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179233960_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451666)
![Luristan Bronze Spear Tip: Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze spear head of sizable form with an elongated petaloid blade, a raised midrib, and a thick tang that tapers to a butto](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179080797_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191351)
![Luristan Mace, Spear & Axe Heads (Copper, Bronze): Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to early Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 600 BCE. A collection of 5 bronze and copper spear heads, a cylindrical mace, and a slender double h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804368_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147909)
![ANCIENT EGYPTIAN BRONZE EPSILON AXE HEAD: Middle Kingdom, Ca. 1985 - 1773 BC.An impressive bronze epsilon axe head, named for its similarity to the Greek letter of that name (E). The cutting edge curving at either end; to the rear are three r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/331739/178960957_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717094317)
![TIBETAN BRONZE GILT DRAGON PATTERN DIAMOND AXE: L:40cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7914/331741/178962682_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717114825)
![GREEK BRONZE AGE AXE: Ca. 1200 - 800 BC.A Greek bronze age axe with a large blade that widens towards the edge and vertical hole for the handle. The weapon boasts an amazing green patina. For similar see: MET Museum Access](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/331739/178961094_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717094317)
![ROMAN LEGIONARY'S SWORD BELT TERMINAL, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD: Bronze, tear-shaped with a stirrup form end. At the time, legionary's sword belts had split ends with two terminals. See https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=Military%20Belts, 40th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982278_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![BRONZE AGE CAUCASIAN BRONZE AXE HEAD: Ca. 2nd millennium BC.A beautifully patinated axe head with ribbed decoration around an elliptical shaft-hole beside a cylindrical socket and crescentic blade.Size: 135mm x 40mm; Weight: 355gProvenanc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/331739/178961159_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717094317)
![Japanese Bronze Dragon Head - Tea Knife: Title: Japanese Bronze Dragon Head - Tea Knife Origin: Asian private collection Date/Period: 20th Materials: bronze Description: Size: about 15x4x2 cm, exquisite Japanese bronze tea knife, handcrafted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331337/178710932_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717082514)
![ANCIENT BRONZE AGE AXES: Ca. 1200 - 900 BC.A a pair of cast Bronze Age axe heads. The first double axe head characterized by a short cylindrical shaft hole with a collared rim, a flattened top, and a vertical crescent-shaped](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/331739/178961313_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717094317)
![BRONZE AGE BRONZE AXE HEAD: Western Asiatic, Ca. 1000 BC.Crafted from bronze, this axe head has a flat, slender blade that was used for a variety of tasks from cutting wood to harvesting crops. It also has a long shaft, allowing](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/331739/178961312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717094317)
![BRONZE AGE EUROPEAN BRONZE AXE: Ca. 2nd millennium BC.A bronze axe head with a socket cast in one piece with a flat axe blade with a slightly curved cutting edge. The socket with flange wings to help keep a wooden pole in place.Size](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/331739/178961160_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717094317)
![Dague Hlinka. Hlinka dagger.: Dague Hlinka. Pommeau a tete d aigle en metal couleur bronze. La visserie est en parfait etat. Poignee en bois marron, presentant quelques traces d usure et de verni. Garde en S, marquee HDG. Belle la](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7799/331038/178455740_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716548449)
![WWII NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER FLAG BEARER'S GORGET: Stamped alloy gorget with a bronze wash. The half-moon shaped gorget measures roughly, 24cm wide from upper tip to tip and 12cm tall. The gorget features a separate, stylized, bronze washed, embossed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274693_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![Ancient Roman Bronze Patera Handle, Iron Spear Misc Lot c.200 AD.(4).: Ancient Roman Bronze Patera Handle, Iron Spear Misc Lot c.200 AD.(4). Size 2 1/4 - 8 1/4 inches length. A bronze patera handle with two faces, Iron spear or knife, a terracotta flas and Carved bone ga](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3779/331608/178883851_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717014957)
![Saber (Sri Lanka), L 53 cm.: Antique bronze sabre. Sri Lanka. With dragon head. Circa 1900 + older. Dimensions: L 53 cm. In good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179880997_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
![Lion head saber, L 108.5 cm.: Dutch gilt bronze lion's head sabre, ironmason blade. Officer's walking sabre. Circa 1900 - 1930. Dimensions: L 108.5 cm. In very good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179880984_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
![Antique dagger + leather sheath, L 49.5 cm.: Antique Dutch dagger by S. de Jager - Haarlem. With bronze handle + leather sheath. Dimensions: L 49.5 cm. In good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179880980_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
![Saber Tooth Tiger Bronze Sculpture - 9" x 22": Saber Tooth Tiger Bronze Sculpture - 9" x 22" A predator among predators, the tiger is a powerful and magnificent creature. They travel alone and have pay no allegiance to anyone. They are br](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332300/179218935_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717442221)
![Japan Japanese Bronze Knife Mini Sword Dagger: Vintage Japanese Bronze Mini Sword. Handle is not fixed to the blade. Knife is 12" long with 8 1/4" blade.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3370/333071/179800264_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718289898)
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 […]