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LOT 1400

Greek and Other Bronze Arrowhead Collection

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 3/4 - 5 5/8 in. (103 grams total, 4.4-14.4 cm).

Including leaf-shaped type with tang, triangular-section type with long shank, barbed and tanged and other types. [9, No Reserve]

Provenance

From a UK private collection, before 1980; property of a North London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; and ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2015.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 1400

Greek and Other Bronze Arrowhead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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