Byzantine Iron Anti Cavalry Caltrops, Circa 6th -7th Century AD

Comprising two caltrops, hand-forged with square-section in the form of four welded arrowheads; around 45mm , 15.04 grams total. Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. Cf. Tsurtsumia, M., ‘Tribolos, a Byzantine Landmine’ in Byzantion, 2012, pp.413-422, fig.1, for identical specimen.

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