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LOT 2603
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
NORTH AMERICAN HAEMATITE LOOM WEIGHT
ARCHAIC PERIOD, 1700-1100 B.C.
3 in. (188 grams total, 77 mm including stand).
ARCHAIC PERIOD, 1700-1100 B.C.
3 in. (188 grams total, 77 mm including stand).
Scaphoid in profile with some tooling marks; mounted in a display stand with label 'Hematite Weight Found 1946-7', inked legend 'Poverty Point 1947-7'. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found by Alan Heflin at Poverty Point, Louisiana, USA, 1946-1947.
From the private collection of a Leicestershire, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by an illustrated catalogue card.
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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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.
