TimeLine Auctions

Auction 154  –  5 - 9 December 2023

TimeLine Auctions, Auction 154

Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins

Part 1: Tu, 05.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
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Description

Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Group
13th-6th century B.C. Comprising four large triangular-shaped arrowheads, each with a raised midrib. See for similar arrowheads Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York,1988, pp.289ff. 129 grams total, 14-15.5 cm (5 1/2 - 6 1/8 in.).

Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

Although different in shape, these four heads are apparently related types of a polythetic group. There are represented two basic deltoid forms: one has a sharp, flat blade, the ends of which extend to form wings or barbs, and a prominent midrib extending into a long tang that often has a stop; the blade shape varies from deltoid to more manifestly triangular. The other form has no barbs, but it has a prominent midrib extending to the tang, it is narrow and leaf shaped. [4]

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Price realized 90 GBP
Starting price 90 GBP
Estimate 100 GBP
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