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LOT 2068
Bronze Age Palstave Axehead
CIRCA 1800-1200 B.C.
4 in. (128 grams, 98 mm).
A low-flanged palstave with a short 'squared' butt, a triangular-section blade with a convex cutting edge, lateral flanges, a stop and a median rib. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 77, for type.
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LOT 2068
Bronze Age Palstave Axehead
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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