Scythian Bronze Arrow head (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Bronze arrowhead with three edges belonging to the Scythian culture. Dated to approximately 200 BC. It is mounted in silvered metal and linked in a modern 925 silver cable chain.
These hole-pierced tips were designed to be fastened to wood so that they would not loosen when drawing the bow or during flight. Additionally, there were variants where these holes produced a sharp whistling sound as they cut the air, known as whistling arrows. These whistling arrows served both to intimidate the enemy on the battlefield and to coordinate attacks, give orders, or guide the direction of the charge on horseback in a state of confusion.
To be shipped with a legal declaration sheet.
Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the winning bidder.
Bronze arrowhead with three edges belonging to the Scythian culture. Dated to approximately 200 BC. It is mounted in silvered metal and linked in a modern 925 silver cable chain.
These hole-pierced tips were designed to be fastened to wood so that they would not loosen when drawing the bow or during flight. Additionally, there were variants where these holes produced a sharp whistling sound as they cut the air, known as whistling arrows. These whistling arrows served both to intimidate the enemy on the battlefield and to coordinate attacks, give orders, or guide the direction of the charge on horseback in a state of confusion.
To be shipped with a legal declaration sheet.
Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the winning bidder.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Scythian
Country of origin
Asia
Century/timeframe
200 a.C.
Material
Bronze
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Excellent
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Spain
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1973
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
