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LOT 1186
Luristan Bronze Socketted Axe
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
5 1/2 in. (271 grams, 14 cm).
The cylindrical socket with collared base and upper face of zoomorphic form, possibly representing a gaping snake's mouth; wedge-shaped axehead with convex cutting edge.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 1186
Luristan Bronze Socketted Axe
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Bronze Dagger
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With a narrow pointed blade and wide raised flange down centre, straight sides, well marked shoulders with narrow tang, one hole for rivet. 128 grams total, 17.6 cm high including stand
From the possessions of a member of a German princely family, gathered in the late 19th century, until the 1930s. with Auction House CUSP, Vienna, Auction Antique Art from Asia and from the Eastern Mediterranean, 16 June 2012, lot 75 [Part].
The type was technically more advanced than previous types of blades in the Near East, owing to the shape of the weapon, with its slightly convex sides widening out near the point, which combined the advantages of the leaf-shaped and straight-sided forms. -
Anglo-Saxon 'Norfolk' Iron Socketted Spearhead
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £172
With lentoid-section lanceolate blade, tapering circular socket with forge-welded split. 134 grams, 25.3 cm
Found Norfolk, UK, in the 1970s. Gary Edwards, York, UK. Private collection, Preston, UK. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and receipt from Gary Edwards, no.SN12480.
The spearhead belongs to the C2 group of the Swanton's classification, by far the commonest leaf-shaped blade found in Anglo-Saxon graves in 6th and 7th centuries A.D. These spears have their broadest part in the lower half, and are lentoid in section. Length varies between 20 and 35 cm. -
Luristan Bronze Flat Axe
13th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Featuring a tapering tang, winged neck, waisted cheeks and slightly convex cutting edge. 259 grams, 21.2 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
