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LOT 1810

Bronze Age Sickle Blade

CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

5 1/8 in. (43 grams, 13 cm).

Of crescentic form with parallel raised ribs to the outer edge and vertical spur to neck.

Provenance

Ex German collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 1810

Bronze Age Sickle Blade

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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