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LOT 1589
Western Asiatic Bronze Socketted Axehead
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 1/4 in. (112 grams, 10.8 cm).
With flat blade a curved cutting edge, hammered round-section tubular socket.
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
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LOT 1589
Western Asiatic Bronze Socketted Axehead
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Greek Lead Slingshot of Alexander the Great
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Biconical in profile with casting seam and reserved legend 'ΑΛ[EXANΔΡΟ]Υ.', the club of Herakles on the other side. 29.6 grams, 30 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Private collection, Munich, Germany.
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Viking Age Iron Hook-Billed Axehead
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Broad blade with thickened edge, rounded socket with lateral triangular extensions. 347 grams, 16.5 cm
Ex North American collection, 1970s.
