Bronze Age Bronze Arrowhead, Group (3) (No reserve price)






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A group of three Bronze Age arrowheads with triangular blades and a prominent central midrib, each with cylindrical stems and narrow tangs; two have square shoulders and shorter tangs while the remaining one has sharp barbs, measuring 12.4–13.5 cm long and 2.2–2.5 cm wide, with patination and minor edge chips, dating to circa 1200–600 BC and acquired from a private collection in 2020, with provenance linked to the London Collection.
Description from the seller
A group of three Bronze Age arrowheads, all featuring a triangular blade with a prominent central midrib. The short, cylindrical stems lead to narrow tangs. Two of the arrowheads display square shoulders and shorter tangs, whilst the remaining one has sharp barbs. Patination and earthly encrustations to the surface. Minor chips to the shoulders and 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: L 12.4-13.5cm x W 2.2-2.5cm
Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.
Seller's Story
A group of three Bronze Age arrowheads, all featuring a triangular blade with a prominent central midrib. The short, cylindrical stems lead to narrow tangs. Two of the arrowheads display square shoulders and shorter tangs, whilst the remaining one has sharp barbs. Patination and earthly encrustations to the surface. Minor chips to the shoulders and 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: L 12.4-13.5cm x W 2.2-2.5cm
Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.
