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Product Description
Dating back to the earliest Iron Age of the ancient Near East, this is a very well-preserved iron FIGHTING INFANTRY AXE. It would have been mounted on a wooden handle and worn on the belt of an infantry soldier of the period. Axes were close combat weapons that produced devastating, fatal results on lightly or unarmored enemies. When the fighting got too close to wield a spear or sword, striking weapons such as the axe and mace were employed. Since bronze survives the ravages of time much better than iron, iron ancient weaponry is especially scarce, making this an important collection addition for those who fancy ancient militaria.
This piece has been professionally cleaned and conserved in our lab, being treated with a special sealer specifically for ancient metal preservation.
WARNING: There is an ALARMING number of fake ancient artifacts on the market. As fine quality intact, original specimens become more scarce, techniques become more sophisticated to fake these objects. In our lab, we have personally handled numerous extremely well-done forgeries with convincing patinas that could fool most experts. The degree to which the fakers have been able to replicate patina to disguise their work requires an expert examination by highly experienced individuals. Like all rare collectibles, fakes plague the market.
We process every piece we offer to a full analysis, cleaning and conservation process in our on-site lab. How many dealers do this or have any experience in operating their own lab? The procedure we put each piece through is the same as the best museums perform on their own collections. Most dealers lack such knowledge and experience as this, to accurately identify fake and altered ancient objects. Deal only with sources that are extremely knowledgeable in forgeries and altered pieces, and get a written guarantee of authenticity that has no conditions or expiration period. We include this guarantee in writing with every item we sell.
