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LOT 1447
Estimate
GBP (£) 100 - 140
EUR (€) 120 - 160
USD ($) 130 - 190
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
LURISTAN BRONZE SOCKETTED AXEHEAD
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/8 in. (232 grams, 13.1 cm).
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/8 in. (232 grams, 13.1 cm).
Trapezoidal blade and a cylindrical socket with a collared base, lateral horizontal rib to each face, lobe to the rear; the blade long and with a slightly convex blunt edge. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Norri collection, Milton Keynes, UK, 1980s-1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Mahboubian, H., Art of Ancient Iran, copper and bronze, London, 1997, p.166, fig.172b, for similar.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
