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Ancient Roman Judaea Bronze War Arrowhead 31mm Jewish-Roman Wars Era:
$66.33
Ancient Roman Judaea Bronze War Arrowhead 31mm Jewish-Roman Wars Era
Authentic ancient artifact, guaranteed genuine and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Levantine / Roman Imperial Horizon.
Culture: Roman Imperial / Judaean Military
Date: Circa 1st–2nd Century AD (Era of the Great Revolt & Bar Kokhba Rebellion)
Material: Bronze (Solid Copper Alloy)
Type: Socketed Ballistic War Arrowhead
Form: Trilobate / Lanceolate Leaf-Shaped Blade with Heavy Central Midrib
Size: Approx. 31 mm
Ballistic & Structural AnalysisThe solid cast bronze projectile visible in file "3.jpg" stands as a formidable tactical relic from the high-intensity siege warfare of the Roman Levant:
The Aerodynamic Profile: The arrowhead features an elegant, leaf-shaped (lanceolate) profile reinforced by a prominent, razor-sharp central midrib running down the spine. This rigid structural spine provided immense structural integrity, preventing the blade from buckling upon high-velocity impact with leather, scale, or chainmail armor.
The Socketed Base: The reverse angle shows a deep, hollow-cast socket engineered to tightly mount directly onto a tapered wooden or reed shaft. This socketed configuration was highly favored by Roman auxiliary archers (sagittarii) and regional levying forces for its superior kinetic energy transfer compared to fragile tanged variants.
The Weight Distribution: Measuring exactly 31mm, the projectile balances maximum aerodynamic flight stability with deadly close-to-mid-range penetration capacity, typical of frontline field ammunition.
This is an exceptionally well-preserved and historically significant ancient Roman-Judaean bronze war arrowhead dating to the 1st–2nd Century AD, an intense era defined by the Jewish-Roman Wars, including the Siege of Jerusalem and the fall of Masada.
The projectile is solid-cast from a high-copper bronze alloy. The contours of the blade edges and the crisp extrusion of the central rib remain highly defined, retaining the menacing, lethal geometry of the ancient combat piece.
The artifact is preserved in a flawless, completely untouched archaeological state. Rather than a standard green coloration, the bronze has developed a highly desirable, glossy chocolate-brown, auburn, and dark cuprite "desert" patina. Fine microscopic pockets of light-tan calcareous earth are packed inside the hollow mounting socket and along the recessed flanks of the midrib visible in file "3.jpg", offering a stunning visual profile.
Historical SignificanceIn the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, the province of Judaea was the epicenter of massive military campaigns. Elite Roman auxiliary units, including specialized Syrian and Arabian archer cohorts (Cohortes Sagittariorum), were deployed by the imperial legions to suppress regional uprisings. These archers showered besieged strongholds like Yodfat, Jerusalem, and Masada with thousands of arrows. Projectiles of this exact 31mm caliber were the primary tool of distance warfare, serving as silent witnesses to the monumental clashes that reshaped the ancient Mediterranean world.
AuthenticationThe Roman war arrowhead demonstrates absolute diagnostic signatures of genuine ancient military casting. The midrib and blade edges show subtle manual filing variations from ancient factory sharpening, with natural crystallization patterns visible across the copper alloy core. The rich, multi-layered auburn mineral patina is entirely chemically bonded to the bronze substrate and cannot be mimicked by modern chemical washes or artificial baking. No modern casting seams or rotary tool marks are present.
Comparable Examples & ReferencesExcavated Roman and Judaean ballistic small finds are highly sought after by collectors of military history. Direct typological parallels recovered from documented 1st-century siege lines are curated in the permanent collections of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem and major military history museums across Europe. For deep academic study, collectors can consult standard reference works on Roman auxiliary weaponry and the archaeological survey reports of the Judaean desert siege sites.
ConditionExcellent archaeological condition. The bronze core is structurally rock-solid, completely stable, and inert with zero active corrosion, metal flaking, or bronze disease. The tip and socket rim are beautifully preserved, and the high-contrast desert patina gives this 31mm piece incredible display presence for advanced historical collections.
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