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LOT 2009
Large Bronze Age Tanged Sickle Blade
KOBAN CULTURE, 12TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.
6 1/8 in. (110 grams, 15.7 cm).
Of crescentic form with thickening to the outer edge, spur and void to neck, attachment spike.
ProvenancePrivate European collection, 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number WG.283, for similar.
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LOT 2009
Large Bronze Age Tanged Sickle Blade
Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)
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Large Bronze Age Tanged Sickle Blade
Koban Culture, 12th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
Of crescentic form with thickening to the outer edge, void to neck, attachment spike. 135 grams, 18.5 cm
Private European collection, 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
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