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LOT 0281

Western Asiatic Ceremonial 'Eye' Axehead

CIRCA 2000 B.C.

7 7/8 in. (537 grams total including stand, axehead: 20 cm wide).

Featuring a blunt fan-shaped blade and a sloping counterbalance to the rear; the edge of the blade decorated with an undulating border, embellished with a bulging eye relief on each side of the socket; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

Provenance

London collection of weapons, 1990s-2010s.
Ex John Lawton private collection, Surrey, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue page, including provenance.

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LOT 0281

Western Asiatic Ceremonial 'Eye' Axehead

Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)

Current bid: £1,350 +BP*
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