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Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
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LOT 0288

Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead

11TH-10TH CENTURY B.C.

6 3/4 in. (109 grams, 16 cm).

With flared socket developing to a midrib with scooped lateral ribbing in a leaf-shaped blade; opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs.

Provenance

Acquired in Germany in 2000.
Acquired by the present owner from the above.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Ehrenberg, M., Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 37, for type.

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LOT 0288

Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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