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LOT 1584

British Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3 1/4 in. (120 grams, 81 mm).

With tapering shank and splayed end with curved cutting edge; casting seams to long edges; socket chipped. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in York, Yorkshire, UK.
Ex P. Watson collection, UK, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B., The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, p.223-239, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 1584

British Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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