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LOT 0262
Estimate
GBP (£) 500 - 700
EUR (€) 580 - 810
USD ($) 670 - 940
(3 Bids, Reserve met)
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(3 Bids, Reserve met) | Current bid: £450
ELAMITE DECORATED BRONZE AXEHEAD
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/4 in. (390 grams, 96 mm).
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/4 in. (390 grams, 96 mm).
With a short socketted shaft with hatched panel, triangular-section blade with reeded upper edge, broadening towards the cutting edge.
PROVENANCE:
French collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the London art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg, 2003, pl.XIX, no.68, from Susa.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
