A Set of Ten Iron Arrow Tips
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Near East to Europe, ca. 500 CE to 1000 CE. A fine ensemble of ten iron arrow tips ranging in age, culture, shape, and size. One has a flat triangular tip and a tang that is twisted like a screw. Two have sockets at one end, suggesting they would be used for a heavier arrow or crossbow. Another lays flat and fans out towards its tip. One has a high central ridge and is shaped like a feather. Two both thicken toward their center, but have differing forms; one is wider and rectangular and has flat tiers where it meets its tang, while the other triangular with one spherical tier. Two more are shaped like modern darts. The last has an ovoid head. All are covered in a lovely russet hue reminiscent of ancient times. Size of Largest: 4.9375" L x 1.125" W x 0.375" H (12.5 cm x 2.9 cm x 1 cm)
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
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#158191
Condition Report: Expected nicks and chips. Overall, intact and excellent.
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**First Time At Auction**
Near East to Europe, ca. 500 CE to 1000 CE. A fine ensemble of ten iron arrow tips ranging in age, culture, shape, and size. One has a flat triangular tip and a tang that is twisted like a screw. Two have sockets at one end, suggesting they would be used for a heavier arrow or crossbow. Another lays flat and fans out towards its tip. One has a high central ridge and is shaped like a feather. Two both thicken toward their center, but have differing forms; one is wider and rectangular and has flat tiers where it meets its tang, while the other triangular with one spherical tier. Two more are shaped like modern darts. The last has an ovoid head. All are covered in a lovely russet hue reminiscent of ancient times. Size of Largest: 4.9375" L x 1.125" W x 0.375" H (12.5 cm x 2.9 cm x 1 cm)
Provenance: ex Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#158191
Condition Report: Expected nicks and chips. Overall, intact and excellent.
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