14th-12th century B.C. A bronze axehead with raised sides on both faces to receive a handle, D-shaped cutting edge and rectangular butt. Cf. similar specimens in Kostrzewski, J., The Prehistory of Polish Pomerania, Torun, 1936, fig. 13, p.37; Novotna, M., Die Äxte und Beile in der Slowakei, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Abteilung IX, Bd.3, Munich, 1970, pl.47. 491 grams, 17 cm (6 3/4 in."). Private collection, 1950s. Ex Gorny and Mosch, Munich, Germany, 18 December 2009, lot 463 (Part). The Lusatian Culture (1300–500 BC) is a Late Bronze Age culture, located in the geographic areas of Eastern Germany (Saxony and Brandenburg), Slovakia and Poland and the Baltic countries, and characterised by cremation burials. The dead were buried with their personal equipment. Men were provided with weapons prising sword, dagger, axe and spearhead) and ornaments (usually a pin or bracelet).Condition Report: Very fine condition.