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LOT 1447

Greek Period High Quality Large Bronze Arrowhead Collection

5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

1 1/4 - 1 7/8 in. (49 grams total, 30-47 mm).

Socketted with leaf-shaped, triangular-section, barbed and other types. [10, No Reserve]

Provenance

From an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1447

Greek Period High Quality Large Bronze Arrowhead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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