Greek and Scythian Bronze Arrowhead Collection

CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (137 grams total, 20-34 mm).

A mixed group of socketted arrowheads, including some triangular types.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Literature

Cf. for similar arrowheads Head, D., The Achaemenid Persian Army, Stockport 1992, figs.13j, 16b-c, 32q.

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.

CONDITION

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