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Medieval Bronze Knife Pommel with Beast Heads Medieval Bronze Knife Pommel with Beast Heads Medieval Bronze Knife Pommel with Beast Heads
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LOT 1939

Medieval Bronze Knife Pommel with Beast Heads

15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (9.06 grams, 19 mm).

Formed as two beast heads joined at the neck, annular eyes and short muzzles with slit mouth. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the old collection of a Yorkshire, UK, gentleman.
Property of a private collector, West London, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 1939

Medieval Bronze Knife Pommel with Beast Heads

Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

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