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LOT 1373
Western Asiatic Medical Instrument
CIRCA 13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
7 1/4 in. (28.37 grams, 18.5 cm).
Comprising an H-section tang with lateral wings, slender leaf-shaped head with spiked point. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
FootnotesSome texts related to ancient Mesopotamian wound dressing give detailed instructions for surgery with a scalpel, including post-operative care such as the dressing of operations sites with oilsoaked linen bandages. One scantily described operation is the cutting between the third and fourth ribs, counting from inferior to superior, to relieve pus collection in the pleura or liver.
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Migration Period Iron Spatha Sword with Garnet Inlaid Hilt
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Comprising a double-edged parallel-sided blade showing battle nicks on both cutting edges, medium length tapering tang; lentoid-shaped lower-guard with inset garnets to one side; accompanied by an amber sword bead with a bronze stud with garnet inlay. 753 grams total, 1.9-80 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no. 12063-217911.
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Greek Bronze Arrowhead with Maker's Mark
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Substantial barbed and tanged arrowhead, lozengiform in section with triangular lug to each face; punched 'crown' maker's mark to one face. 10.2 grams, 57 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Mesopotamian Bronze Arrowhead Collection
Circa 1800-900 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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