Greek Arrowhead with Inscribed Z. 6th-4th century B.C. A bronze trilobate arrowhead with a hollow socket, Greek letter 'Z' or 'N' incised on the shaft. See Furtwängler, A., Olympia. Die Ergebnisse der von dem Deutschen Reich veranstalteten Ausgrabung Band 4. 2 Bände (Textband, Tafelband), Asher, Berlin, 1890, pl.LXIV, nos.1076, 1083, 1084. 3.53 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.) Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. The letter Z or N incised on the shaft can refer to a personal name, or Z can refer to Zeus to indicate that the arrow will hit like Zeus' lightning bolt. [No Reserve]
Fine condition.
Price realized | 65 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 100 GBP |