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LOT 0314
Large Bronze Age Socketted Axehead
KOBAN CULTURE, 12TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.
7 1/4 in. (458 grams, 18.5 cm).
Substantial hexagonal-section neck developing to a broad blade with rounded edge and scooped underside; ellipsoid-section socket with three lateral ribs to each face, flared edge to rear.
ProvenancePrivate European collection, 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Bronze Age Boss Mount Group
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Bronze Age Socketted Spearhead
11th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
With flared socket developing to a midrib with scooped lateral ribbing in a leaf-shaped blade; opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. 109 grams, 16 cm
Acquired in Germany in 2000. Acquired by the present owner from the above.
