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LOT 1064
Neo-Hittite Bronze Dress Pin
1180-700 B.C.
6 in. (29.2 grams, 15.2 cm).
With tapering shaft and openwork bifacial finial depicting two kneeling warriors facing each other, one holding the shoulder of the other.
Provenance
Acquired 1960-1980s.
From an important London, W1, collection.
Private collection, England.
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LOT 1064
Neo-Hittite Bronze Dress Pin
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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