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LOT 1176

Large Western Asiatic Bronze Adze-Axehead

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

9 7/8 in. (1.1 kg, 25 cm).

Composed of a central cylindrical socket with collar to base and gently triangular flanges to upper face, a wedge-shaped adze-head to one side and a wedge-shaped axe head to the other, both with gently convex cutting edges.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1176

Large Western Asiatic Bronze Adze-Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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