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LOT 0822
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
WESTERN ASIATIC STONE MACEHEAD
LATE 4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/8 in. (621 grams, 87 mm).
LATE 4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/8 in. (621 grams, 87 mm).
Drilled vertically to accommodate a wooden shaft.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
LITERATURE:
See Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg, 2003, pl.XXX, no.4, from the treasure in Nahal Mishmar, end of the 4th millennium B.C., for similar mace head (in bronze) from Palestine.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
