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ANCIENT BRONZE SPEARHEAD
ANCIENT BRONZE SPEARHEAD
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Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.
A bronze spearhead boasts a leaf-shaped blade with a prominent midrib that runs down its centre, creating a raised ridge. The blade tapers to a sharp point, ensuring maximum penetration when used. The pronounced shaft and tapering tang allow for easy attachment to a pole. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 15.
Size: 130mm x 25mm; Weight: 40g
Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
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ANCIENT BRONZE SPEARHEAD

Estimate £200 - £300
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Starting Price £100
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