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LOT 1344
Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/4 - 4 1/4 in. (150 grams total, 4.5-10.7 cm).
Including tanged, barbed, square-section and other types. [18]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With plain globular body and circular short shaft. 310 grams, 83 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s.
The mace in the Middle East was of great importance, and widely used in fighting activities at the end of the 4th millennium B.C. Many maces of simple spherical or pear-shaped profile have been found there, and they were quickly utilised by the military commanders as symbol of power and rank; limestone maces are still attested in the Marlik culture of 14th-10th century B.C. -
Western Asiatic Net-Painted Pottery Vase
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a tall tubular neck and deep shoulder, carination at the junction with the squat bowl; two pierced flanges at the shoulder for attachment of a suspension cord, and remains of net painting to the body. 715 grams, 26 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl
Late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Broad and shallow with incised concentric rings to the inner face. 220 grams, 19 cm
Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.
