古罗马，帝国 黄铜色 大型带刺箭头 – Sagitta – (没有保留价)

A piece of the past, created to be carried

Ancient Roman Barbed Arrowhead – Sagitta – Museum Quality, a Remarkable Collector’s Piece

Culture: Ancient Roman
Period: Roman Imperial Period
Date: ca. 1st–4th century AD
Object Type: Barbed arrowhead with an elongated tang
Material: Metal alloy, probably bronze
Form: Triangular blade, two backward-facing barbs and an elongated tang
Technique: Casting; blade reinforced by a pronounced central ridge
Symbolism: Sagitta — the context of Roman archery and weapon technology
Condition: Both barbs and the elongated tang preserved; brown and greenish surface patina

Dimensions
Length: 68.05 mm ±
Width: 17.06 mm ±
Weight: 9.87 g ±

Description
With its triangular blade, backward-facing twin barbs and elongated tang, this arrowhead reflects the functional design of ancient weaponry. The raised central ridge strengthens the blade while creating a distinctive profile. The long tang served to secure the metal tip within the wooden arrow shaft. The arrow, expressed by the Latin term sagitta, belongs within the context of Roman archery equipment.

Barbed and tanged metal arrowheads in the British Museum provide formal comparisons for the triangular blade, central ridge and attachment system. The preservation of both barbs and the long tang allows the overall design to remain clearly legible. Variations in the brown and greenish patina across the surface highlight the object’s historical character. Its museum-quality presentation makes it a distinctive example for collectors interested in the form and manufacture of ancient weapons.

Note
Warm lighting inspired by museum illumination was used to naturally highlight the object’s surface, form, craftsmanship and historical appearance. Suspension cords and other display accessories visible in the photographs serve as presentation aids and are not included in the sale.

★ Please refer to the stated measurements when assessing the actual size. Objects of different dimensions may appear at a similar scale in photographs, so their apparent size in an image does not, by itself, reflect their physical dimensions.

All shipments are fully insured. Differences in shipping charges for certain countries reflect the varying costs of insured delivery to each destination. A printed copy of the Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate can be prepared if requested before dispatch.

Information
The acquisition history of this piece traces back to an auction associated with A.N. Auction House in Germany. The object was acquired in 2026 and transferred to us that same year by its previous owner, N.A., based in the Netherlands.
Archaeological assessment considers material, form and symbols alongside the known find context, comparative examples in museum collections and academic publications. These sources form the basis for evaluation by experienced museum specialists and archaeologists. Descriptions of period, function, symbolic meaning and material likewise constitute academic assessments supported by typological comparisons and expert opinion. Appropriate advanced laboratory analyses may help clarify specific questions concerning material, manufacture and dating; such scientific examinations are conducted separately from, and beyond the scope of, the sales process.
The object has been documented using high-resolution equipment. No intervention has been made to its form or structural integrity; image editing has been restricted to limited color-balance adjustments.
Museum-standard technical photographs can be provided upon request while the auction is ongoing. An expert assessment report and a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can also be supplied in PDF format within 3–5 business days, provided they are requested before shipment.
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