Greek Bronze Arrowhead

£ 50.00

An Ancient Greek arrowhead cast from bronze. The arrowhead features a bodkin point blade which tapers round to a stem with a flared base. The tang is long and narrows to a flat end for fitting into the wooden shaft. Deep green patination and earthy encrustations visible to the surface due to age.

Date: Circa 5th-4th Century BC
Period: Ancient Greek
Condition: Good condition. The tip of the arrowhead is slightly blunt and there is visible patination to the surface.

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These arrowheads come from the Classical period of Greek arrowhead production, spanning circa 480-223 BC. Arrows were integral to ancient Greek warfare throughout its sprawling history. Arrowheads of this type were used in major battles such as Plataea and Thermopylae in the Graeco-Persian Wars. Whilst the formation based phalanx movement is perhaps the most famous element of Greek warfare, arrows and archers were often used in attempts to pierce the phalanx itself, demonstrating the importance of these weapons.

Weight 9.5 g
Dimensions L 6.9 x W 0.8 cm
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Reference: For a similar item,The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Item 74.51.5342

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