2nd millennium B.C. A bronze axehead of 'duck bill' form,posed of a rounded blade, lentoid-section cheeks with raised midrib flanked by two elliptical openings, oval socket. 147 grams, 94 mm (3 3/4 in.). Private collection, acquired in the 1970s-1980s; thence by descent. Private collection, since 1998. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price