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A large Eastern Celtic bronze axe head

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Description

A large Eastern Celtic bronze axe head, c. 5th - 3rd Century BC, the wide faces flat with oval mounting hole on one side and rounded cutting edge; the shaft hole with heavy raised collar. L: 5 1/2 in (13.9 cm). Nicely patinated. Ex Los Angeles private collection.

Condition

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A large Eastern Celtic bronze axe head

Name: A large Eastern Celtic bronze axe head
SKU: 77412713
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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