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LOT 1480

Luristan Bronze Spearhead

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

13 3/4 in. (205 grams, 35 cm).

Leaf-shaped blade with raised midrib extending to the shaft with a collar, rectangular section tang. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex North London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1480

Luristan Bronze Spearhead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

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