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LOT 1386
Luristan Bronze Arrows and Blades Group
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
4 - 6 5/8 in. (422 grams total, 10.3-16.9 cm).
Including barbed, leaf-shaped, ribbed and other types. [15]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Greek Bronze Arrowhead Group
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Each a small socketted arrowhead. triangular in section with shallow point; one with ribbing to the barbs. 6.75 grams total, 29-33 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Turco-Mongol 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
13th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A hollow vessel with cylindrical body, short neck and domed mouth, four raised lugs to the body; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. 427 grams, 16.2 cm
From a specialist London, UK, arms and armour collection, 1990s.
This was a type of ceramic fire grenade, similar to the ones used by the Eastern Romans but of Turco-Mongol type. Apart from the use of manual flame-throwers, special corps of soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. -
Post Medieval Iron Prick Spur
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £39
With rectangular finials, D-section frame and conical prick. 67 grams, 15.5 cm
From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.
