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LOT 1427
Greek Bronze Arrowhead Group
CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 5/8 - 1 7/8 in. (20.4 grams total, 43-48 mm).
Each socketted with a side lug and raised midrib. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
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5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Substantial small axehead with triangular-section blade, curved cutting edge, hammer-face to rear of socket. 298 grams, 11.7 cm
Acquired on the UK market before 1992. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Luristan Bronze Dagger
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan, with integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral flanges to accept a panel of bone to each face forming the grip. 138 grams, 29.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, early 2000s.
The art of Luristan can be described as the art of nomadic herdsmen and horsemen with an emphasis on the crafting of small, easily portable objects, among these a great number of bronze weapons. The rich and noble aristocrats of the Luristan, Elamites, Hurrians, Lullubians, Kutians, and Kassites, went to battle splendidly equipped and wore magnificent bronze armour, using maces, spears and daggers as offensive weapons, alongside spears, bows and arrows. -
Byzantine Decorated Bronze Archer's Thumb Ring
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With triangular flange extension. 7.57 grams, 35.78 mm overall, 24.38 x 21.54 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Y, USA 12, Europe 27.51, Japan 26)
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
