Babylonian Bronze, very rare engraved Arrowhead - 70 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 800 - € 950
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Bronze arrowhead from the Middle Babylonian period (c. 1800–1600 BC), inscribed in Babylonian script, measuring 70 mm high by 13 mm wide and 2 mm deep, authentic/original and in good condition.
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Description from the seller
This arrowhead belongs to the Middle Babylonian period and bears an inscription in Babylonian script, which likely identifies the owner by name or title. It may also consist of symbols unique to its owner, functioning as a kind of signature. Such markings were often used to identify the shooter in competitions involving archery or during hunting.this arrow head belongs to a us collector who buy I in 1978from another us collector that he achieved in 1971.The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
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The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
This arrowhead belongs to the Middle Babylonian period and bears an inscription in Babylonian script, which likely identifies the owner by name or title. It may also consist of symbols unique to its owner, functioning as a kind of signature. Such markings were often used to identify the shooter in competitions involving archery or during hunting.this arrow head belongs to a us collector who buy I in 1978from another us collector that he achieved in 1971.The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
Details
Culture
Babylonian
Century/timeframe
(1800-1600)B.C
Name of object
Arrowhead
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1978
Material
very rare engraved, Bronze
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
70 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1971
Width
13 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
Depth
2 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
