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Large Western Asiatic Bronze Socketted Axehead
Large Western Asiatic Bronze Socketted Axehead
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3rd-2nd millennium B.C. With wide swept blade, large socket with shallow raised circumferential rib, hammer to the rear. Cf. Gernez, G., L’armament en métal au Proche et Moyen-Orient: des origines a 1750 av. J.C., Paris, 2007, fig.2.70, subtype H-MRT 2.C. 1.34 kg, 19 cm (7 1/2 in.).

Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

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Large Western Asiatic Bronze Socketted Axehead

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Starting Price £110
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