Medieval Arrow tip - crossbow bolt - 12th / 14th century (No Reserve Price)






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Medieval crossbow bolt head, Pointe de flèche - carreau d'arbalète, forged iron with a pyramidal, square-section profile, 6.9 cm long and 1.4 cm wide, provenance Germany (Galerie M.T.Z.), previously from the collection of Prof. Dr. Erik Jayme.
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Forged iron crossbow tile featuring a pyramidal profile with a square cross-section, with a significant bulge between the tip and the conical socket. The square section of the tip is achieved through successive strikes, rotating the piece a quarter turn on the anvil. These crossbow tiles were capable of piercing the thickest armor on the battlefield.
Dimensions: length 6.9 cm - width 1.4 cm
Provenance: Germany, Galerie M.T.Z
Previously: former collection of Professor Dr. Erik Jayme.
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Forged iron crossbow tile featuring a pyramidal profile with a square cross-section, with a significant bulge between the tip and the conical socket. The square section of the tip is achieved through successive strikes, rotating the piece a quarter turn on the anvil. These crossbow tiles were capable of piercing the thickest armor on the battlefield.
Dimensions: length 6.9 cm - width 1.4 cm
Provenance: Germany, Galerie M.T.Z
Previously: former collection of Professor Dr. Erik Jayme.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license (passport for cultural object), are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
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