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LOT 1604
Greek Period Large Bronze Arrowhead Collection
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 - 3 1/8 in. (61 grams total, 32-81 mm).
High-quality, including triangular-section, barbed-and-tanged and other types. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman 'Consular' Lead Slingshot
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Fusiform shot with casting nipple at each end, low-relief legend 'COS' to one face. 38 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Large Medieval Silver Archer's Thumb Ring
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With barrel-shaped hoop and triangular spur, impressed ropework bands and ring-and-dot motifs. 17.36 grams, 27.91 mm overall, 20.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Amlash Bronze Spearhead
12th-11th century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A foliate blade with central rib and slender shoulders, short rectangular shaft and tang. 432 grams, 43.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The weapon belongs to the type 1 of the spear-head classification of Khorasani, mainly originating from Marlik or Amlash areas. Similar pieces have been dated by Stutzinger to 1200-1100 B.C.
