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LOT 0961

Margiana Bronze Ceremonial Axehead

2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

5 1/4 in. (180 grams, 13.3 cm).

Featuring a lentoid-section head with rounded cutting edge and four tapering prongs, the lower edge with a scooped profile.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION
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LOT 0961

Margiana Bronze Ceremonial Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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