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LOT 0285
Mesopotamian Bronze Macehead with Raised Bosses
EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 1/4 in. (630 grams total, 21 cm including stand).
Of cylindrical shape, the upper section with prominent bosses and flanges, a short cylindrical shaft edged at top and bottom with collars; mounted on a custom-made stand.
Provenancewith ArtAncient, 2010.
Private collection, London.
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LOT 0285
Mesopotamian Bronze Macehead with Raised Bosses
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£333 (EUR 387; USD 450) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £275
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Brass Ceremonial Halberd Polearm
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: wooden haft with tapering end; heavy rectangular block with lozenge-section spike above, hook to rear and broad curved blade; screw fitting to tubular sleeve attached to the haft. 1.44 kg, 140 cm
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. -
African Hausa Long Tebu Style Dagger and Sheath
Nigeria,19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
With narrow triangular iron blade; wooden crossguard, grip and upper guard all with moulded and braided leather covering, trapezoidal flange finial; leather sheath with wooden carcass, reptile-skin frog and chape with braided knot finial; braided suspension loop and attachment buttons. 320 grams,72.5 cm
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
