Interiors & Decorations

Jewellery & Precious Stones

Watches, Pens & Lighters

Fashion

Coins & Stamps

Comics & Animation

Classic Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

Wine, Whisky & Spirits

Asian & Tribal Art

Trading Cards

Toys & Models

Archaeology & Natural History

Sports

Music, Movies & Cameras

Books & Historical Memorabilia

The finest objects brought to you by {name}

Ruth Garrido Vila

ITEM: Arrowhead
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Near Eastern
PERIOD: 2nd - 1st millenium B.C
DIMENSIONS: 117 mm x 17 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired between 1980 - 1990

The Elamite culture began in modern day Iran sometime around 2700 BC and continued through 640 BC and included several dynastic lines. There's no certainty about where the Elamites originated, but there are clues from other sources including the Judeo-Christian Bible which places the Elamites as a Semitic culture that sprung from a descendant of Shem (one of Noah's 3 sons) named Elam. The Elamites were mentioned in the Bible in Ezra and Acts and the Kingdom of Elam is mentioned in Genesis, Nehemiah, Ezra, Jeremiah, Daniel, and I Chronicles. Regardless of the provenance of the Elamites, they occupied a long period of history in the Middle East and especially Persia. During this period, the Elamites maintained power through a strict system of accession and inheritance which allowed power to stay focussed within the Elamite mainstream culture.

Elamite culture was arranged as many cultures are; around trade and resources. It was a patriarchal (led by men) society, reflecting the vast majority of surrounding civilizations. The area of Iran occupied for millennia by the Elamite Empire was a known trade hot spot. Located along the Persian Gulf with access to major shipping routes across land and sea, Elam was a mainstay in getting numerous resources wherever they needed to go throughout the Middle East and Asia. As a result, the people of Elam benefited from the riches, artwork, and resources of many different cultures and places. Therefore, the Elamite culture was one of great cosmopolitan wealth.

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export license

IMPORTANT: Stand not included.

If you bid outside the European Union and win the item, we will have to apply for an export licence for your country and shipping will take 3 to 5 weeks.

2nd - 1st millenium B.C

Near Eastern Bronze Arrowhead  (No Reserve Price)

Archaeology

Reserve price

No reserve price

Buy now

Budget

From

Closing date

Sunday

Thursday

today

Saturday

tomorrow

Monday

Friday

Location

United Kingdom

Spain

Belgium

France

The Netherlands

Germany

Austria

Italy

Denmark

Hong Kong

Poland

United States

Portugal

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Taiwan

Czech Republic

Israel

Norway

Romania

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Object

Ring

Ancient tools

Ancient artwork

Pendant

Ancient jewellery and beads

Relic

Vase

Raw mineral

Ancient sculptures carvings and figurines

Carved mineral

Arrow head

Ancient vessels

Sculpture

Cameo

Fibula

Taxidermy full body mount

Metaphysical stones

Bracelet

Bowl

Ancient seals and stamps

Hair pin

Armour helmet

Ancient weapons and armour

Country of origin

Europe

Netherlands

Unknown

Canada

Egypt

Asia

China

Myanmar/Burma

Hungary

Greece

Cambodia

Brazil

Switzerland

Laos

Madagascar

Sweden

Material

Bronze

Terracotta

Silver

Pottery

Faience

Glass

Ceramic

Flint

Iron

Earthenware

Stoneware

Bone

Alabaster

Stone

Marble

Lead

Steatite

Gold

Carnelian

Schist

Wood

Jasper

Yellow gold

Stucco

Leather

Gender

Unisex

Condition

Good

Excellent

Very good

Very good +

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Fair

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition

As new - unused

Excellent condition

Poor

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

Natural

Unissued/As new

Fair condition, see description

Good condition, see description

Ungraded

Enhanced

Vintage - used with visible signs of wear

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing

Period

1850-1900

1800-1850

1960-1970

1950-1960

1650-1700

1970-1980

1990-2000

1600-1650

2010-2020

Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 220 A.D.)

Northern Song (960-1127)

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Tang Dynasty (618-907)

1940-1950

1980-1990

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Devonian, Lower (419.2 - 393.3 million years)

Song Dynasty

1400-1450

1550-1600

2026

Diamond

Jade

Certification

No laboratory report

Non-CITES species

Fineness

18 kt.

Style

Ancient Roman

Ancient Egyptian

Medieval

Medieval, Crusaders Era

Viking Era

Neolithic

Ancient Roman, Empire

Bronze Age

Byzantine

Ancient Greek

Post-medieval

Western Asiatic

Celtic

Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty

Antique

Ancient Chinese

Bactrian

Archaeology

This object is no longer available, but there’s still lots to explore

Near Eastern Bronze Arrowhead (No Reserve Price)

Popular in Archaeology

1249 objects

Related collections