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LOT 0846

Luristan Votive Axehead

13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

4 in. (67 grams, 10 cm).

A copper-alloy votive axehead with curved upper and lower edges and convex cutting edge, tubular socket. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired before 1983.
Ex London gallery, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0846

Luristan Votive Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £70

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