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LOT 1067
Western Asiatic 'Crescentic' Axehead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 in. (330 grams, 12.5 cm).
A bronze axehead with slender tubular socket, horizontal upper cheek and curved lower one, scooped profile to blade with convex cutting edge.
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 1067
Western Asiatic 'Crescentic' Axehead
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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