Description:

Ancient Greece, Classical to Hellenistic Period, ca. 5th to 3rd century BCE. A fascinating copper razor blade presenting a slender, curved form with a pointed tip at one end and an extended tang at the other, all enveloped in layers of russet and seafoam green patina. An annular drill hole in the tang allowed for the implement to be attached to a wooden handle for use. Size: 6.6" L x 1.6" W (16.8 cm x 4.1 cm); 3.3" H (8.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Nancy and Earl Keefer collection, from the 1990s to 2000s

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#172090

  • Condition: Nicks and minor chipping to peripheries. Age expected abrasions to surface. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich patina.

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