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LOT 1537

Indian Inscribed Ceremonial Brass Dart

LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.

23 7/8 in. (216 grsms, 60.5 cm).

Comprising a rectangular-section shank with incised diagonal lines and punched pellets; narrow leaf-shaped blade with lateral flanches and notching; tail developing to lateral lobes with incised and punched ornament. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman collector.

CONDITION

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LOT 1537

Indian Inscribed Ceremonial Brass Dart

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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