Bronze Roman Arrowhead

This bronze arrowhead dates to the Roman Imperial period, roughly 1st to 3rd century CE, and would have been used by archers in military campaigns across the empire’s vast frontiers. It has been displayed in a museum quality glass dome bell jar.

Compact and functional in form, the arrowhead reflects Roman engineering in warfare, designed for penetration, efficiency, and mass production. Surface oxidation and mineralisation are visible, with some examples retaining clear socket or tang features typical of the era’s projectile points.

Recovered from former Roman military sites in Eastern Europe, each piece has been carefully cleaned and stabilised, preserving a tangible connection to the daily realities of ancient conflict and imperial expansion.

Base: Solid Oak
Mount: Stainless Steel
Dome: Handblown 2mm glass
Dimensions: 100x150mm

The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, they are subject to some variation. 

Age: 3rd Century (200 AD)
Period: Classical Era (500 BC - 500 AD)
Location: Wales
Materials: Iron/Bronze

During Rome's imperial era (31 BC – AD 476) archers, known as "sagittarii," a term meaning "those who go with the bow," became a crucial component of the Roman army.

While mercenary foot archers had already served in the Roman republican army, the introduction of cavalry archers came after Rome's encounters with Eastern armies in the 1st century BC, most notably with the Parthians, whose mounted archers resulted in a major defeat for Roman commander Crassus's in the Battle of Carrhae (53 BC). 

Roman archers, both infantry and cavalry, typically used composite bows made from wood, bone, and animal hide. Unfortunately, due to the organic materials used, few examples of these bows survived today.

Early Roman arrowheads were typically long and three-bladed, designed to pierce armour deeply and cause significant damage. By the 3rd century AD, however, four-vane arrowheads became more common. This shift may have been due to the ease of production, making the four-vane type more practical for large-scale manufacturing.

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