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LOT 1093
Western Asiatic Socketted Spearhead
9TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
5 7/8 in. (81 grams, 15 cm long).
A bronze spearhead with short conical socket, triangular-shaped blade with prominent central rib.
ProvenanceEarlier 20th century Cologne collection, Germany.
London Mayfair gallery, UK.
Dr D.G. collection, 1990s-2019.
Accompanied by an old typed catalogue slip with provenance.
Cf. Gernez, G., L’armament en métal au Proche et Moyen-Orient: des origines a 1750 av. J.C., Paris, 2007, fig.2.105, subtype L5.B.b, for the type.
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LOT 1093
Western Asiatic Socketted Spearhead
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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