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Trio of Ancient Near East Small Bronze Weapons

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Trio of Ancient Near East Small Bronze Weapons

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Description

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Ancient Near East, Canaan, the Levant, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A trio of cast bronze weapons: one pick axe and two daggers with distinctive attachment ends. Size of largest: 5.4" W (13.7 cm)

Provenance: ex estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.

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Condition

Axe head is in very nice condition. The daggers both have small loses from their edges. All have nice mottled patinas.

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Trio of Ancient Near East Small Bronze Weapons

Name: Trio of Ancient Near East Small Bronze Weapons
SKU: 63745303
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $250

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