Near Eastern bronze arrowhead – 2nd–1st millennium BC — 75 × 15 mm

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Bronze arrowhead from the ancient Near East (2nd–1st millennium BC) in good condition with homogeneous archaeological patina.
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Detailed Description

Exceptional bronze arrowhead attributable to the cultures of the ancient Near East, dating from the 2nd–1st millennium BC. This intermediate-sized projectile demonstrates the technical and military mastery of ancient civilizations.

Analysis & expertise

Minute observation under magnification and raking light revealing an elongated morphology with tapered point for effective penetration and prepared base for hafting. No modern restoration or recent intervention detected.

Not applicable for this type of archaeological object.

Not applicable for this type of archaeological object.

Flan and edge

Cast and shaped bronze structure, approximate dimensions 75 × 15 mm. Surface presenting homogeneous archaeological patina with brown-green tones, ancient micro-wear and light concretions.

Characteristics

Material: Bronze - Technique: Casting and shaping - Condition: Good, stable structure and perfectly readable - Ancient patina consistent with burial period.

Historical context

Projectile characteristic of ancient Near Eastern weaponry, possibly linked to Iranian world productions and Elamite spheres. These weapons illustrate the strategic importance of archery in ancient military and hunting practices.

Cultural value

Representative testimony of ancient weaponry, illustrating issues of survival, power and technical mastery. Utilitarian object with strong symbolic significance, suitable for collections of ancient weapons or Middle Eastern civilizations.

Traceability & guarantees

Documented provenance from old English private collection assembled between 1980-1990. Certificate of authenticity provided in accordance with professional standards.

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Numismatic Identity Card

Technical, historical and typological documentation for the coin

Reference ANT-A069
Period
IIe–Ier millénaire av. J.-C.
Date
IIe–Ier millénaire av. J.-C.
Metal
Bronze
Denomination
Tête de flèche
Diameter
75 × 15 mm
env. 75 × 15 mm
Other References
ANT-A069
Condition
bon
Bon état de conservation
Provenance
Ancienne collection privée anglaise (1980-1990)
Ancienne collection privée anglaise constituée entre 1980-1990
Object type
Pointe de flèche
Chronology label
IIe-Ier millénaire av. J.-C.
Chronology start
-2000
Chronology end
-1
Century
XXe-Ier siècle av. J.-C.
Normalized period
IIe-Ier millénaire av. J.-C.
Internal source code
ANT-A069