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Bronze Age Socketted Axehead Bronze Age Socketted Axehead Bronze Age Socketted Axehead
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LOT 1252

Bronze Age Socketted Axehead

2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

3 7/8 in. (227 grams, 98 mm).

Composed of a collared oval socket with convex cutting edge, chamfered upper and lower edges.

Provenance

Acquired on the EU art market.
From the collection of a North American gentleman.

CONDITION
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LOT 1252

Bronze Age Socketted Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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