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LOT 1543
Greek Bronze Arrowhead Group
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
7/8 - 1 1/2 in. (22 grams total, 22-38 mm).
Socketted type with three radiating narrow flanges, some barbed. [10, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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