Greco-Roman Bronze Arrowhead Pendant (No reserve price)
08
days
05
hours
48
minutes
24
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 122910 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Greco-Roman bronze arrowhead pendant, socketed trilobate type mounted in a modern bail for wearing as a pendant with a leather cord and clasp, dating to circa 300 BC–450 AD, about 41.8 mm including the bail, in good condition with olive green patina; acquired in 2023 in the Netherlands from an antique market.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Bronze arrowhead pendant, socketed trilobate type. The arrowhead is mounted in a modern bail to allow for wearing as a pendant. The pendant will be delivered with a leather jewellery cord with clasp.
Size: ± 41,8 mm (including bail)
Condition: good solid condition, Olive green smooth and shiny patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for items with a hammer price of € 100 or more.
ARROWHEADS
Bilobate heads appear to have first been developed in the Pontic Steppe area in the 8th century BC. Over time, the design of the arrowheads developed to suit different purposes. Narrower forms were ideal for penetrating armour or protective leather clothing. Trimming the design made the arrowheads lighter and more ideal for longer distances. Barbed arrowheads are designed to cause more damage upon impact and create larger wounds.
Arrowheads were used in major Greek and Roman battles.
The Greeks used archers in the army and navy and created a special archer corps around 480 BC. In 425 BC Athenian archers helped to defeat the Spartans at the Battle of Sphacteria. Odysseus was a legendary archer and his bow played a major role in Homer's epic poem the Odyssey.
The Romans used mercenary auxiliary troops of archers to augment the Legions. Mounted archers were used during the Civil wars between Caesar and Pompei, Germanicus made use of bowmen against the Chatii and Septimus Severus used archers in Mespotamia.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
----------------------
Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Bronze arrowhead pendant, socketed trilobate type. The arrowhead is mounted in a modern bail to allow for wearing as a pendant. The pendant will be delivered with a leather jewellery cord with clasp.
Size: ± 41,8 mm (including bail)
Condition: good solid condition, Olive green smooth and shiny patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for items with a hammer price of € 100 or more.
ARROWHEADS
Bilobate heads appear to have first been developed in the Pontic Steppe area in the 8th century BC. Over time, the design of the arrowheads developed to suit different purposes. Narrower forms were ideal for penetrating armour or protective leather clothing. Trimming the design made the arrowheads lighter and more ideal for longer distances. Barbed arrowheads are designed to cause more damage upon impact and create larger wounds.
Arrowheads were used in major Greek and Roman battles.
The Greeks used archers in the army and navy and created a special archer corps around 480 BC. In 425 BC Athenian archers helped to defeat the Spartans at the Battle of Sphacteria. Odysseus was a legendary archer and his bow played a major role in Homer's epic poem the Odyssey.
The Romans used mercenary auxiliary troops of archers to augment the Legions. Mounted archers were used during the Civil wars between Caesar and Pompei, Germanicus made use of bowmen against the Chatii and Septimus Severus used archers in Mespotamia.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
----------------------
Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Greco-Roman
Century/ Timeframe
300 BC - 450 AD
Name of object
Arrowhead Pendant
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2023
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
