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Offline Kilian O

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Ballista bolt
« on: April 13, 2021, 02:06:48 pm »
Wondering if this could be a possible ballista bolt head?
It doesn't strike me as roman but I have no clue what else this could be. Also weren't they primarily made of iron?
Length  is 8,8 cm and bronze alloy.

Curious what it may be  ???
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Re: Ballista bolt
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2021, 02:12:49 pm »
Not sure.  Small for a bolt head.  Perhaps an arrowhead with a very long tang.

A agree it does not look Roman though.

Hard to tell which culture.

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Re: Ballista bolt
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2021, 03:02:56 pm »
Quote from: otlichnik on April 13, 2021, 02:12:49 pm
Not sure.  Small for a bolt head.  Perhaps an arrowhead with a very long tang.

A agree it does not look Roman though.

Hard to tell which culture.

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I think it's eastern, ancient Iranian empire perhaps. Looks to be amour piecing. Anyways thanks for chipping in maybe someone can tell for sure  ;D
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Re: Ballista bolt
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2021, 03:23:40 pm »
Yes, that's the only region I have seen such long tangs in too.

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