Lot 0087

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Of spiked form, with characteristic integral socket. Dating to the period of the Fourth Crusade, in which crusading European armies conquered Constantinople, beginning in 1204. From a private Hungarian collection displayed in the Godollo Royal Castle Exhibition in Pest and including a letter of authenticity. 12th-13th century. As found. Overall length of head 8cm/ 3.1". Condition V

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A RARE BYZANTINE MACEHEAD

Name: A RARE BYZANTINE MACEHEAD
SKU: 176436331
Price: 75 USD
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