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LOT 1163

Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3 3/8 - 5 3/4 in. (90 grams total, 8.7-14.5 cm).

Four tanged arrowheads of barbed and leaf-shaped types, including examples with pronounced midribs. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex G. White collection, 1990s.

CONDITION
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LOT 1163

Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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