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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.
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