BRONZE AGE BRONZE MASSIVE LOOPED AND SOCKETTED AXEHEAD Late Bronze Age, 1200-800 BC A large and massive socketted and looped cast bronze axehead with convex cutting edge tapering from a square body and round socket; the socket ornamented with a series of projecting bands and with a substantial loop to one side for attachment (with inked reference 'North Somerset'). 524 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4"). Extremely fine condition. Provenance Ex Michael Nellist collection; acquired from Bonham's Sale (28/10/2004, lot 157); ex Stephen Murray collection (with correspondence from City of Bristol Museum, 1983-2003); acquired from Roger Box 1983 (with two letters); found North Somerset, UK, prior to 1980s. Footnotes The Mike Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent massacre. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. While studying at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography
BRONZE AGE BRONZE MASSIVE LOOPED AND SOCKETTED AXEHEAD Late Bronze Age, 1200-800 BC A large and massive socketted and looped cast bronze axehead with convex cutting edge tapering from a square body and round socket; the socket ornamented with a series of projecting bands and with a substantial loop to one side for attachment (with inked reference 'North Somerset'). 524 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4"). Extremely fine condition. Provenance Ex Michael Nellist collection; acquired from Bonham's Sale (28/10/2004, lot 157); ex Stephen Murray collection (with correspondence from City of Bristol Museum, 1983-2003); acquired from Roger Box 1983 (with two letters); found North Somerset, UK, prior to 1980s. Footnotes The Mike Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent massacre. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. While studying at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography
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