Bronze Age Bronze Arrowhead Group (No reserve price)






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Three Bronze Age bronze arrowheads with triangular blades, a central midrib, short stems and narrow tangs, each with short sharp barbs and some slightly curved edges, measuring about 7.6–9.4 cm long by 1.9–2.5 cm wide, in good condition with patination and earthly encrustations and acquired from a private collection; provenance previously linked to a London collection.
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A group of three Bronze Age bronze arrowheads, all featuring a triangular blade with a prominent central midrib which descends into a short stem, leading to a narrow tang. They all display short but sharp barbs. Two of the arrowheads have slightly curving edges. Patination and earthly encrustations to the surface. Chipping to the edges of the blades.
In ancient times a number of nomadic populations, such as the Medes and the Kassites, settled in the Western Asiatic area. Due to the nomadic nature of the tribes, none of the bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Excavated items often included weapons, tools, and finials, as well as small amulets and fittings. Everyday objects are also found including pins and bracelets. Their artwork mainly comprises ornaments, vessels and weapons. Archaeological evidence suggests that the bronze objects often serve ceremonial functions given their funerary contexts.
Measurements: (circa) L 7.6- 9.4cm x W 1.9-2.5cm
Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.
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A group of three Bronze Age bronze arrowheads, all featuring a triangular blade with a prominent central midrib which descends into a short stem, leading to a narrow tang. They all display short but sharp barbs. Two of the arrowheads have slightly curving edges. Patination and earthly encrustations to the surface. Chipping to the edges of the blades.
In ancient times a number of nomadic populations, such as the Medes and the Kassites, settled in the Western Asiatic area. Due to the nomadic nature of the tribes, none of the bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Excavated items often included weapons, tools, and finials, as well as small amulets and fittings. Everyday objects are also found including pins and bracelets. Their artwork mainly comprises ornaments, vessels and weapons. Archaeological evidence suggests that the bronze objects often serve ceremonial functions given their funerary contexts.
Measurements: (circa) L 7.6- 9.4cm x W 1.9-2.5cm
Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.
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