Bronze Socketed Spear-head

Bronze Socketed Spear-head

Description:

Bronze socketed spear-head; extremely long example with straight edges tapering to a point; cross-shaped profile with high, rounded central ridge; tubular socket broadens towards base; cast and hammered; damaged at edges and base, entire length not preserved.


Dimensions: Length: 35.30 centimetres max ; Thickness: 1.30 centimetres; Width: 2.20 centimetres


Object Type: spear-head


Techniques: cast; hammered

Period:

Late Bronze Age II

Date:

1450 - 1050 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Enkomi

Accession Number:

1897,0401.1495