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LOT 1407
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GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 460
USD ($) 400 - 540
£150 (EUR 174; USD 201) (+bp*)
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WESTERN ASIATIC SWORD BLADE WITH BLOOD CHANNELS
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
18 3/4 in. (345 grams, 47.5 cm).
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
18 3/4 in. (345 grams, 47.5 cm).
With corrugated raised midrib extending to a short tang, fullers with curved ends extending to the shoulders.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Abelita family collection, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. for a similar blade Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 1, London, 2002, p.34, no.31.
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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.
