Ancient Scythian rare iron axe head

Other European: Scythian Pre AD 1000: item #981818
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A rare Scythian iron axe head with looped butt- possibly for attaching a lead. In superb state of preservation. Intact, comes with display stand.

Dating to circa 5th - 4th century BC, Russian Steppes.

Measures 16.5cm length / 12cm height on display stand.

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Ancient Celtic rare bronze socketed metalsmith hammer

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #981607
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An extremely rare Celtic bronze age socketed metalsmith's hammer in extra fine grade. This type of bronze hammer although of simple construction is very rarely seen.

Dating to the bronze age- Ewart Park period, circa 800-700 BC, England.

Measures 6cm length.

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Ancient British Celtic bronze age spearhead fragment

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #981604
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A superb Celtic bronze spearhead fragment. Beautiful leaf shape with loss to socket and majority of the tip. The break appears ancient so possibly broken on the battle field. A very interesting piece with beautiful patina.

Dating to the bronze age- Ewart Park period, circa 800-700 BC.

Measures 7cm length.... Click for details

Ancient Scythian very rare iron Akinakes short sword

Other European: Scythian Pre AD 1000: item #981010
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An excessively rare Scythian Iron akinakes (short sword) with long narrow blade wide hilt and double ring pommel. Very fine condition, Intact with no restoration or repairs. Comes with display stand.

Dating to circa 5th-4th century BC, Russian Steppes.

Measures 42cm length / 44.5cm height on display stand.... Click for details

Hallstatt Bronze Pitchfork Weapon

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #976569
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Now here is one you won't often find! Solid bronze two-spiked pitchfork from the Hallstatt culture that existed in central Europe around 1200 to 800 B.C. Thought to be related to the Celtic tribes, the Hallstatt existed in Austria and Hungary and produced some of the finest bronze work to come from the ancient world. This very unusual example may have been used as a weapon or purely for votive purposes, with incised decoration still clearly evident on one of the tines. Large example measurin... Click for details

Ancient Scythian gold plaque with stylized heads

Other European: Scythian Pre AD 1000: item #963943
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A superb gold plaque in repousse depicting three stylized mythological animal heads emanating from the recessed centre. Originally the recesses would of been embellished with turquoise, now missing.

Dating to circa 5th century BC, Russian Steppes.

Measures 5.7cm diameter / 8.5cm height on stand.... Click for details

Ancient Celtic Cunobelin Wild Type gold quarter stater

Other European Pre AD 1000: item #963843

A very rare and perfect grade Cunobelin gold quarter stater 'Wild Type'. Obv- Corn dividing CA MV R. Rev- horse rearing right with branch above, cvno below. You will not find a better struck type of this extremely rare coin.

Dating to the reign of King Cunobelin circa 10-40 AD.

11mm diameter / 1.36 grams.... Click for details

Ancient Eurasian bronze bulls head belt buckle

Other European: Scythian Pre AD 1000: item #963831
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A beautiful Eurasian bronze belt buckle depicting a bulls head in frontal view with elaborate head piece. Extremely fine grade with superb green patina.

Dating to circa 5th-4th century BC, Steppes.

Measures 6.6cm height / 8cm height on stand.

Ex-private UK collection.

Ancient Scythian bronze eagle harness fitting

Other European: Scythian Pre AD 1000: item #959994
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A pretty Scythian bronze harness fitting for a horse bridle decorated with an eagle with head facing backwards, Intact with nice patina, professionally cleaned and sealed with Renwax, comes with featured display stand.

Dating to circa 6th-4th century BC, Russian Steppes.

Measures 4cm height / 5cm height on display stand.... Click for details

Ancient Scythian bronze eagle harness fitting

Other European: Scythian Pre AD 1000: item #959993
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A pretty Scythian bronze harness fitting for a horse bridle decorated with an eagle with head facing backwards, Intact with nice patina, professionally cleaned and sealed with Renwax, comes with featured display stand.

Dating to circa 6th-4th century BC, Russian Steppes.

Measures 4cm height / 5cm height on display stand.... Click for details