Medieval, Crusaders Iron Tanged Arrowhead – Long Leaf-Shaped Type - 11 cm (No reserve price)

Medieval Crusader Period Iron Tanged Arrowhead – Long Leaf-Shaped Type
Culture / Period: Medieval, Crusader Period (attributed)
Date / Period: Circa 11th–13th century AD (attributed)
Material: Bronze / Copper Alloy (attributed)
Dimensions: 11 cm
Condition: Good condition.

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Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 1032
According to the previous owner, the object had previously been in a private collection in the Netherlands. The date on which it entered this collection is unknown.
The previous owner, B.N. from Schiedam (the Netherlands), stated that the object had been in his collection, although the date of acquisition was not provided.
The current owner (S.N.J. S.) purchased the tanged arrowhead from B.N. in Schiedam, the Netherlands.
No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.

Background Information:
This elongated, leaf-shaped arrowhead is attributed to the medieval period, traditionally associated with the era of the Crusades. Its narrow blade features a pronounced central midrib, providing structural reinforcement, while the extended tang was designed to be inserted into a wooden shaft and secured with binding material.

Archery played an important role in medieval warfare, hunting and personal defence. During the Crusades of the 11th–13th centuries, archers were employed by both European and Middle Eastern armies, providing ranged support during battles, sieges and defensive operations.

Tanged arrowheads belonged to a long-established tradition of weapon manufacture, with related forms appearing across different historical periods. Their production required skilled metalworking, combining a carefully shaped point with a reinforced blade and a secure method of attachment to the shaft.

Medieval arrowheads were manufactured in specialised workshops and by local craftsmen. Comparable forms circulated across Europe and the eastern Mediterranean, reflecting the widespread use of archery and the exchange of military equipment and technological knowledge between regions.