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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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Greek Period Large Bronze Arrowhead Collection
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
High-quality, including triangular-section, barbed-and-tanged and other types. 61 grams total, 32-81 mm
From 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. -
Marlik Bronze Spearhead
14th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Elongated tapering triangular blade, with broad midrib and squared shoulders slightly rounded at the corners, rectangular sectioned tang with a bent button end. 387 grams, 49 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 spearhead belongs to the sub-type A of the spearhead classification of Khorasani. Similar specimens, now in the National Museum of Iran, Teheran, were excavated in the Royal Cemetery of Marlik and found in tomb 5 trench 8 of that Necropolis. -
Large Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising two arrowheads, each with a raised midrib and short tang. 48 grams total, 10.7-12.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
