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Hi,
some time ago I purchased a metal item; I liked it, but do not know what it is and from where it comes.#
It is appr. 20x27cm
Somebody can help me?
Thank you
Michael

I think a chinese neolithic bronse axe.But whether it is antique i can not tell you . regards wil

Hi Wil,
I tried to send you an email, but it came back.
Do you have any link or contact where I can find out more about the piece? Maybe pictures? How did you come to the conclusion it is a Chinese axe?
Somebody told me it could be Cambodian.
Thank you for your help
Michael

I have seen similar shapes to this in early Khmer (Cambodian) collections. Won't guarantee it as this is not my specialty, but a place to start researching.

Thank you for your mail.
You have any idea where I can find more information?
Best regards
Michael

I surfed on the net and have two photos for you.
The first is a socketed ceremonial axe Schang dynasty 14 th cent-11 century-bc havard museum .
The second one tang dynasty bronze sold for 8750 dollar estimate 10.000 - 15.000 dollar at Christies.
And whether it is Chinese or Khmer I don´t know, I know just a little of bronzes.
Regards Will

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