Seven Pre-Qin Bronze Inscribed Arrowheads, 5th–3rd Century BCE

LOT 555 · 流拍

起拍价 USD100.00

拍卖时间：2026-09-19 23:00

拍品描述

Dimensions & Weight: Each arrowhead measures approximately 3.5 cm / 1.38 inch in length; total weight approximately 53 g. The seven pieces are preserved as a complete group, representing the classic three-edged bronze arrowhead form of the Pre-Qin period.，Condition & Provenance: Good overall condition. The group retains its original archaeological appearance, with naturally developed green bronze patina, mineralized soil deposits, and aged surface textures. Some arrow shafts retain hardened mineral encrustations, showing the untouched character of ancient bronze weapons. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USA.Auction Description: This rare group consists of seven Pre-Qin bronze arrowheads featuring ancient inscriptions, representing an important category of early Chinese bronze weapons. Each arrowhead is crafted in a three-edged triangular form with a tang at the rear for attachment to a wooden shaft. Unlike ordinary battlefield arrowheads, these examples bear engraved or cast ancient inscriptions on the surfaces, with each inscription displaying distinctive early script characteristics. The naturally developed green patina and mineral deposits preserve the authentic historical appearance of the bronze. Inscribed bronze arrowheads are exceptionally rare and were likely associated with military identification, workshop markings, ownership symbols, or production records. This group provides valuable material evidence for the study of Pre-Qin military organization, bronze craftsmanship, ancient writing systems, and the history of Chinese weapons. The survival of seven pieces together, each with different inscriptions, makes this an especially meaningful collector’s group.Description: This group consists of seven Pre-Qin bronze inscribed arrowheads with a combined weight of 53 g, each measuring approximately 3.5 cm in length. The arrowheads feature a three-edged pointed design with rear tangs used for attaching wooden shafts. Unlike ordinary functional weapons, these examples carry various ancient inscriptions on their surfaces, making them rare examples of inscribed bronze arrowheads. The surfaces are covered with natural green patina and mineralized soil deposits, with corrosion layers deeply integrated into the bronze body. Some tangs retain hardened mineral encrustations from their original burial environment. Inscribed bronze arrowheads are extremely uncommon and were used for military identification, maker’s marks, symbolic records, or related functions. As a complete group of seven with different inscriptions, this collection offers exceptional historical, scholarly, and collecting significance.

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