Description: Late Bronze Age, Near Eastern | AE Arrowhead Reference: cf. Richter Bronzes pp. 404-5, 1480, cf. Petrie Tools pl. XXIX 30 Date: c.1600-1000 BCE Blade Classification: Bilobate Point Shape: Deltoid-lanceolate Socket: Conical Stem: None, integrated socket Barbs: None Size: 114.80 mm Weight: 23.50 grams A very fine example of a rare, late Bronze Age arrowhead type. This cast bronze point is lanceolate in shape with a finely worked blade edge. The midrib slopes gently from the center-line to the edges with the point finishing in a long tapering tang that has a rectangular cross section. Very fine workmanship with narrow blade edges. The hammered edges, tang with rectangular cross-section and bronze composition help to date this point. While it shares some morphology with contemporary ancient Egyptian arrowheads from the early 18th dynasty (see Met Collection 16.10.460 & Met Collection 16.10.459 ), the tang design differs and is more similar to Near Eastern types found in Cyprus ( Met Collection 74.51.5328) and Iran (FORVM 36788). Years ago, when I won a former Wake Forest professor's collection of ancient bronze arrowheads at auction I was immediately hooked (arrowheads from this collection are not for sale...yet). How could I resist? Unfortunately, identifying or attributing ancient bronze arrowheads is relatively difficult compared to coins or North American flint. This is largely due to the scarcity of synthesized reference material. Most information is scattered throughout dense archaeological reports from different journals that non-academics don't have easy access too. Luckily for us, Joseph T. Sermarini over at FORVM has put together a wonderful reference guide, and Carsten Rau has written a useful book on European bronze arrowheads that I encourage the curious to check out. When it comes to ancient bronze arrowheads, its important to stress the evolutionary nature of their typology. While a particular arrowhead may match a Greek typology introduced c. 500 BCE, a similar type may have been produced by Roman auxilliaries c. 100 BCE. Without knowing the exact archaeological context of a particular point, it cannot be said with certainty if it belongs to a pre-Roman or Roman period. For example, types very similar to Greek socketed bilobates are often found in Roman sites in Spain. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 119.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2025-01-21T02:25:36.000Z
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Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Era: Ancient
Variety: Near Eastern
