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LOT 0344
Bronze Age Sickle
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 in. (130 grams, 17.7 cm).
Of crescentic form with parallel raised ribs to the outer edges at the base, lateral spur to neck.
ProvenanceAcquired one the Austrian art market, 2000.
Ex Mr N.C. collection
European private collection.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number WG.283, for similar.
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LOT 0344
Bronze Age Sickle
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Bronze Age Sickle
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Of crescentic form with parallel raised ribs to the outer edges at the base, lateral spur to neck. 130 grams, 17.7 cm
Acquired one the Austrian art market, 2000. Ex Mr N.C. collection European private collection.
