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LOT 1824

Bronze Age Socketted Chisel

CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 3/4 in. (124 grams, 11.9 cm).

With tapering rectangular faces, flat working edge, raised collar to mouth; casting seams to the sides.

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.

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LOT 1824

Bronze Age Socketted Chisel

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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