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LOT 1657

Luristan Bronze Arrowhead

13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

5 7/8 in. (30 grams, 15 cm).

Heater-shaped with barbs to the rear and midrib developing to a tang. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 1657

Luristan Bronze Arrowhead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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