Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Chisel – Iron Age, 1st Millennium BCE

Description

Cast bronze chisel with tapered single edge blade and socket shaft.

Dimensions: Length: 4 1/4 inches (11 cm)

Condition: Intact and in very good condition overall with blue-green surface patina.  Museum quality custom mount.

Provenance: Private NYC collection, acquired 1960’s – 1980’s with old collection number inked on the surface and a fragment of an early paper collection tag affixed.