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Set of Assorted Ancient Gandharan Bronze Artifacts / Objects

$1,200per set
£917.47per set
€1,051.18per set
CA$1,692.61per set
A$1,842.82per set
CHF 984.01per set
MX$22,245.71per set
NOK 12,370.72per set
SEK 11,506.21per set
DKK 7,851.84per set

About the Item

A fine set of assorted ancient tools Likely Gandharan in origin. In verdigris covered bronze. Comprising 2 scalpels, 2 razors, 2 razor handles with broken blades, 7 wax seals of various sizes, a crescent shaped artifact, and 8 unidentified artifacts. Simply a wonderful set of ancient artifacts! Date: ca. 1st to 5th Century CE Overall Condition: They are in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: All are heavily oxidized and worn as expected from ancient metal artifacts. Otherwise, there is some edge wear, some dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Scalpel (largest): Length: ca. 132.2 mm Width: ca. 34.2 mm Depth: ca. 6.3 mm Fragment (smallest): Height: ca. 6 mm Width: ca. 11.3 mm Depth: ca. 10.9 mm Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.2 in (13.2 cm)Width: 1.34 in (3.4 cm)Depth: 0.44 in (1.1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 22
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1st to 5th Century CE
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. All are heavily oxidized and worn as expected from ancient metal artifacts. Otherwise, there is some edge wear, some dings and indentations here and there, some fine and light surface scratches, and other signs of light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6112025173153DSAINVBFMY251stDibs: LU1610245814792

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