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LOT 1398
Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
MESOPOTAMIAN BRONZE ARROWHEAD COLLECTION
CIRCA 1800-900 B.C.
1 3/4 - 3 1/2 in. (330 grams total, 44-90 mm).
CIRCA 1800-900 B.C.
1 3/4 - 3 1/2 in. (330 grams total, 44-90 mm).
Including leaf-shaped, barbed, and other small types. [35]
PROVENANCE:
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
See Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, pp.289ff, for similar.
FOOTNOTES:
Paddle-shaped arrowheads with a flat, comparatively wide mid-rib and the blade shaped to a point were typical of Old Babylonian Empire. The shoulders were pronounced and the arrowhead had a rectangular section tapering tang.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
