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LOT 1822

Greek and Scythian Bronze Arrowhead Collection

CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

5/8 - 2 in. (180 grams total, 16-52 mm).

A mixed group of socketted and tanged arrowheads.

Provenance

London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Literature

Cf. similar Graeco-Persian arrowheads in Head, D., The Achaemenid Persian Army, Stockport, 1992, figs.13,16.

Footnotes

In ancient Greek warfare, archers were mainly employed by Scythians and Cretans. Both used composite bows made of wood, horn, bone and sinew. This explains the great range of Scythian arrowheads found on the Greek sites.

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LOT 1822

Greek and Scythian Bronze Arrowhead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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