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LOT 0341

Large Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead

1200-800 B.C.

5 5/8 in. (435 grams, 14.2 cm).

With a gently curving cutting edge, flaring tubular socket with raised ribs, small loop to the thickened rim.

Provenance

Ex Alexander Cotton collection, 1970s.
From the private collection of John Lawton, Surrey, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue information page.

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LOT 0341

Large Bronze Age Looped and Socketted Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

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