Copper Alloy Spear-Head

Copper Alloy Spear-Head

Description:

Copper alloy spear-head with a hooked tang; cast and hammered. Long tapering blade with angular shoulders; prominent mid-rib, lozenze-shaped in section; the sides of the bladed are damaged, probably from corrosion. The spear-head has been cleaned of corrosion product on the surface.


Dimensions: Length: 45 centimetres; Width: 3.50 centimetres max (below shoulder)


Object Type: spear-head


Techniques: cast; hammered

Period:

Middle Bronze Age III

Date:

1750 - 1450 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Phoenikiais

Accession Number:

1884,1210.184