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LOT 1623
Bronze Age Pierced Sickle Blade
CENTRAL EUROPE, 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/8 in. (41 grams, 10.5 cm).
Of crescentic form with parallel raised ribs to the outer edges at the base,ellipsoid voids, stub of a spur to outer edge; edge sharpened for use. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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