A GROUP OF WESTERN ASIATIC MINIATURE BRONZE SWORDS, DAGGERS AND AXE HEADS

3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

Price realised GBP 2,390
Estimate
GBP 800 – GBP 1,200
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, and applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see Section D of the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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A GROUP OF WESTERN ASIATIC MINIATURE BRONZE SWORDS, DAGGERS AND AXE HEADS

3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

Price realised GBP 2,390
Closed: 28 Apr 2004
Price realised GBP 2,390
Closed: 28 Apr 2004
Details
A GROUP OF WESTERN ASIATIC MINIATURE BRONZE SWORDS, DAGGERS AND AXE HEADS
3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
Comprising a small dagger with flange-type guard and 'ear' pommel, 7½ in. (19 cm.) long; nine adze-axes with their two blades at right angles, 2 in. (5 cm.) long max.; three spike-butted axe heads, 3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) long max.; two sheet bronze dagger silhouettes, 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) long max.; seven other swords including four with 'ear' pommels and one with flanged hilt, 5½ in. (14 cm.) long max.; and a pair of silver pendant drop loop earrings, circa 8th Century B.C., 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm.) long max. (24)
Provenance
Acquired between 1986 and 1988, Frankfurt.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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