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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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Luristan Bronze Spearhead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising a leaf-shaped blade with a raised midrib extending to the shaft with a flared collar, rectangular-section tang with curved end and a button finial. 608 grams, 34.2 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
The type belongs to the category of tripartite lances with a long, pointed biconvex blade and single bevelled tang. In this typology, the blade, of rhomboidal section, is usually well balanced. The stem, medium or short, is widened at its base and forms a fairly clean stop. Elements of the shaft of a similar spear found at Tepe Hissar have allowed the reconstruction of the length of the spear reaching up to 1.40 m. -
Late Roman Iron Axehead
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Small type with broad curved cutting edge, round socket in a triangular frame; narrow neck. 97 grams, 73 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Greek Macedonian Lead Slingshot
4th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Lentoid type with one end deformed on impact; incised running zigzag design. 54.4 grams, 45 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
