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LOT 1467

Western Asiatic Stone Macehead

3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

2 1/8 in. (179 grams, 55 mm).

Biconvex in profile with segmented faces.

Provenance

From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
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LOT 1467

Western Asiatic Stone Macehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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