Bronze Age Sickle

2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

6 1/4 in. (109 grams, 16 cm).

Of crescentic form with parallel raised ribs to the outer edges at the base, lateral spur to neck.

Provenance

Acquired one the Austrian art market, 2000.
Ex Mr N.C. collection.
European private collection.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number WG.283, for similar.

CONDITION

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LOT 0343