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LOT 2004
Eastern Balkans Iron T-Shaped Socketted Axehead
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 in. (566 grams, 17 cm).
An iron axehead with a T-shaped blade, curved edge, lateral flanges to the socket, and a spiked head to the rear. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the 1960s.
From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s.
Cf. Yotov, V., Въоръжението и снаряжението от българското средновековие (VII-XII век), (Arms in Bulgaria in medieval period, 7th-12th century), Варна, 2004, no.579, pl.XLIX, for the type, from Pliska.
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LOT 2004
Eastern Balkans Iron T-Shaped Socketted Axehead
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £150
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Opening Bid: £5
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'Battle of Omdurman' Ham-Stringing Beja Knife
Sudan, late 19th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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