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LOT 0251
Villanovan Bronze Breast Plate
CIRCA 7TH CENTURY B.C.
12 7/8 in. (1.36 kg total, 32.6 cm high including stand).
Featuring a central circular void and a series of concentric triangular-section ridges and incorporating an X or cross motif; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
Provenancewith H. Cahn, Basel.
Subsequently Tajan auction, 8 February 2008, lot 251.
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Luristan Bronze Flat Axe
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Opening Bid: £60
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2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With narrow pointed blade and wide raised flange down centre, straight sides, well marked shoulders with wide tang, one upper hole for rivet. 149 grams total, 21 cm high including stand
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