Circa 12th-14th century A.D.. The wide blade with an incised cross motif, pierced through at the end of each arm, long tang with a collar. 37 grams, 12.1 cm (4 34/ in.).
The central void was included to allow cloth soaked in tallow to be bound around the arrowhead; this was ignited before shooting.
Acquired on the French art market. From the private collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
Price realized | 260 GBP |
Starting price | 90 GBP |
Estimate | 100 GBP |