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LOT 1162
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
WESTERN ASIATIC BLACK STONE MACEHEAD
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/8 in. (439 grams, 80 mm).
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/8 in. (439 grams, 80 mm).
Piriform with vertical socket expanding towards the narrower end.
PROVENANCE:
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg, 2003, in Russian, see pl.XXX, no.89, from Megiddo, for similar.
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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.
