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LOT 1004
Luristan Miniature Bronze Axe Adze
13TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
2 in. (18.7 grams, 52 mm).
Composed of a central tubular socket, short adze head with chipped cutting edge and axe head with angled cutting edge. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Alan Hardcastle, circa 2018.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
Possibly an ex voto object.
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