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LOT 1549
Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 in. (386 grams, 83 mm).
With plain globular body, circular short shaft expanding to a circular flat base.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
See Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg, 2003, pl.XXX, no.47.
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LOT 1549
Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Opening Bid: £60
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
