Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Socketed Arrow Head with a Leafy Shape with a Rudimental Counter Spike.
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Ancient Greek, Hellenistic bronze socketed arrow head with a leafy shape and a rudimentary counter spike, 42 mm long; the counter spike is broken in antiquity or cast in a rudimentary unfinished form.
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Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Socketed Arrow Head with a Leafy Shape with a Rudimental Counter Spike.
Counter spikes make pulling of the arrow almost impossible on the battlefield, which drastically increases the chances of mortality. The counter spike of the present specimen is broken in antiquity or curiously cast in rush with a rudimentary unfinished counter spike, but the entire arrow, due too a fast need for arrows?
Almost intact
Scarce.
Length: 42 mm.
Important Notice: Before placing a bid, please be aware, that we are shipping only within the EU countries.
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Socketed Arrow Head with a Leafy Shape with a Rudimental Counter Spike.
Counter spikes make pulling of the arrow almost impossible on the battlefield, which drastically increases the chances of mortality. The counter spike of the present specimen is broken in antiquity or curiously cast in rush with a rudimentary unfinished counter spike, but the entire arrow, due too a fast need for arrows?
Almost intact
Scarce.
Length: 42 mm.
Important Notice: Before placing a bid, please be aware, that we are shipping only within the EU countries.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
5th-1st Century BC.
Name of object
Socketed Arrow Head with a Leafy Shape with a Rudimental Counter Spike.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Counter spike broken in antiquity or casted with a rudimental unfinished counter spike but the
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
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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