The arrowhead
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Description
The arrowhead consists of two parts. The front part is metal, heavily rusted and has lost its original shine. The metal part is pointed, designed for piercing a target. The rear part, to which the shaft of the arrow is attached, is made of wood. The wooden part shows signs of drilling for a more reliable attachment to the shaft.
Dating: 2nd century BC – 1st century AD.
Technique: casting.
Length - 1.8 cm, width - 2 cm, length of the shaft - 1.5 cm.
Place of discovery: Zhetysu region.
Category:
Weapons
Material:
Metal, Tree
Theme:
Archaeology
Condition
The metal is badly rusted and has lost its original luster.