Scythian Three rare bullet-shaped bronze arrowheads.Good condition. (No reserve price)
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Three rare bullet-shaped Scythian bronze arrowheads dating to ca. 200 BC–200 AD, in good condition with a total weight of 11.38 grams and individual sizes of about 36×6 mm, 35×7 mm and 36×6 mm, acquired in 2015 from an auction house in Europe as part of a private collection and authentic original.
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Three rare bullet-shaped Scythian bronze arrowheads.
The arrowheads feature a "bullet-like" or "teardrop" configuration characteristic of the period. This shape, which evolved from earlier three-bladed designs, was specifically engineered to maximize penetration against enemy armor. The smooth, streamlined body tapers to a sharp point, ensuring superior ballistic performance in flight.
Each of the three points has been preserved in good condition for its age. The metal is covered with a fine, natural patina formed by the effects of time and the soil over millennia. The deep malachite-green and dark bronze hues of the patina underscore the objects' historical authenticity, lending them a unique, collectible appearance.
Signs of wear consistent with age and use.Look at many photos for your own impression.
Material: Bronze.
Size arrowhead : 1-36 x 6 mm.,2-35 х 7 mm.,3-36 х 6 mm.
Total weight: 11.38 grams.
The item was purchased in 2015 in Barcelona, Spain from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.
Three rare bullet-shaped Scythian bronze arrowheads.
The arrowheads feature a "bullet-like" or "teardrop" configuration characteristic of the period. This shape, which evolved from earlier three-bladed designs, was specifically engineered to maximize penetration against enemy armor. The smooth, streamlined body tapers to a sharp point, ensuring superior ballistic performance in flight.
Each of the three points has been preserved in good condition for its age. The metal is covered with a fine, natural patina formed by the effects of time and the soil over millennia. The deep malachite-green and dark bronze hues of the patina underscore the objects' historical authenticity, lending them a unique, collectible appearance.
Signs of wear consistent with age and use.Look at many photos for your own impression.
Material: Bronze.
Size arrowhead : 1-36 x 6 mm.,2-35 х 7 mm.,3-36 х 6 mm.
Total weight: 11.38 grams.
The item was purchased in 2015 in Barcelona, Spain from G.A. as part of a private Spanish collection dating back to the 1980s.
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Culture
Scythian
Century/timeframe
200 bc-200 ad
Name of object
Three rare bullet-shaped bronze arrowheads.Good condition.
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2015
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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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