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LOT 1407
Greek Bronze Arrowhead with Maker's Mark
4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.
2 1/4 in. (10.2 grams, 57 mm).
Substantial barbed and tanged arrowhead, lozengiform in section with triangular lug to each face; punched 'crown' maker's mark to one face. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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