Ancient Iron Axe Head Danubian Celtic Style 3rd-2nd Century BC Germany Private

A substantial and impressive iron axe head from a private collection, displayed on a fitted wooden plaque with a typed label identifying it as a Danubian Celtic Iron Axe Head, 3rd to 2nd Century BC, found in the Germany Dauber region along the Austrian border.

The piece displays features consistent with Iron Age Celtic axe heads of this type and period:

• Form: Characteristic flared blade with socketed hafting hole

• Construction: Hand-forged iron

• Patina: Heavy uniform iron corrosion and pitting consistent with extreme age

• Socket: Round hafting socket with visible hole

• Presentation: Mounted on fitted wooden display plaque with typed identification label

• Size: Substantial piece — please see photos for scale

The Danubian Celtic culture (La Tène period) flourished in the region of modern Germany and Austria from approximately the 5th to 1st century BC and produced distinctive ironwork including weapons and tools of this type.

Sold as a collector's item from a private collection. The identification label was applied by a previous owner or collector. No guarantee of age or origin is made — buyer should satisfy themselves as to authenticity. No export documentation is included.

This is a visually impressive piece that would display beautifully in any collection of ancient arms, Celtic artifacts, or Iron Age material.

Keywords: Celtic axe head, Iron Age axe, La Tène, Danubian Celtic, ancient iron, iron axe, prehistoric weapon, Celtic artifact, ancient arms, Iron Age Germany, collector antiquity

selling as pictured.

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