Bronze Age 'The Manston Hoard' Palstave Axehead
Middle Bronze Age, 1400-1150 B.C. Complete and one of the best examples in the hoard; triangular flanges rise from the butt to the stop bar; below the septum a hollow to both faces; narrow body expanding to a wide triangular blade with slight flare at the tips; a rare opportunity to acquire a British Bronze Age axe from a recorded treasure hoard. See Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, pp.76-84, and figs.56-68, for similar types. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference PAS KENT-495597 (this find). 480 grams, 18 cm (7 1/8 in.).

Found near Manston, Kent, UK, 2016. Accompanied by copies of the British Museum's portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-495597 and disclaimed as Treasure with reference no.2016 T618. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]