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Set of Assorted Ancient Gandharan Bronze Artifacts / Objects

$1,200per set
£903.49per set
€1,049.73per set
CA$1,689.62per set
A$1,882.35per set
CHF 987.51per set
MX$22,991.01per set
NOK 12,503.76per set
SEK 11,717.05per set
DKK 7,835.42per 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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