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LOT 1614

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 a vertical spur to the neck. [No Reserve]

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.

CONDITION

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LOT 1614

Bronze Age Sickle Blade

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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