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LOT 1621

Medieval Iron Bearded Axehead

CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

4 5/8 in. (540 grams, 11.7 cm).

With a long narrow blade and short neck, tongue-shaped socket. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex North American private collection, 1970s-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1621

Medieval Iron Bearded Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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