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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.

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.

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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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