Bronze Age Bronze Arrowhead (No reserve price)






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Bronze Age bronze arrowhead with a triangular blade, square shoulders and a central midrib, a short cylindrical stem leading to a narrow tang, patinated surface, measuring 13.3 cm long by 2.5 cm wide, in good condition and authentic/original, acquired in 2000 from a private collection with provenance including Ex London Collection (acquired 1990) and dating circa 1200–600 BC.
Description from the seller
A Bronze Age bronze arrowhead, featuring a triangular blade with square shoulders and a prominent central midrib. Beneath the blade, a short cylindrical stem leads to a short narrow tang. Patination and earthly encrustations to the surface.
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 13.3cm x W 2.5cm
Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.
Seller's Story
A Bronze Age bronze arrowhead, featuring a triangular blade with square shoulders and a prominent central midrib. Beneath the blade, a short cylindrical stem leads to a short narrow tang. Patination and earthly encrustations to the surface.
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 13.3cm x W 2.5cm
Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.
