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LOT 0341
Western Asiatic Bronze Dagger
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
13 3/8 in. (240 grams, 34 cm).
With triangular blade and a square sectioned mid-rib ‘antenna’ guard with tubular grip and spiral ‘ears’.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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