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LOT 1613
Estimate
GBP (£) 200 - 300
EUR (€) 230 - 350
USD ($) 270 - 400
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
BRONZE AGE DECORATED LOOPED AND SOCKETTED AXEHEAD
CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/4 in. (255 grams, 10.9 cm).
CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/4 in. (255 grams, 10.9 cm).
With ellipsoid-section shank and splayed blade with curved cutting edge; raised ribs beneath the carinated mouth, small loop below the rim. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK.
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. MacGregor, A., Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the collection of the Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Ashmolean Museum, 1987, no.11, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
