Lot 1558

Western Asiatic Achaemenid Axehead

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6th-4th century BC. A bronze axehead comprising a tubular body with ribbed collars, pelta-shaped blade, three large lugs to the reverse. 232 grams, 88mm (3 1/2") Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990.