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LOT 0363
Bronze Age Decorated Looped and Socketted Axehead
CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (364 grams, 12.1 cm).
A cast looped and socketted axehead with straight edge, collar to mouth and lateral loop, raised V-shaped rib to each face.
ProvenanceEx German collection, 1990s.
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Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
11th-10th century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With flared socket developing to a midrib with scooped ribbing in a leaf-shaped blade; opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. 76 grams, 14.3 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 2000. Private collection, Europe. -
Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
11th-10th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With a prominent stepped midrib extending to the wide socket with opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. 118 grams, 18.2 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 2000. Private collection, Europe. -
Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
11th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising a leaf-shaped blade with prominent midrib extending to a flaring socket; opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. 64 grams, 13 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 2000. Private collection, Europe.
