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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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