Bronze Age Socketed Spearhead

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Bronze Age Socketed Spearhead

Description

A compact bronze socketed spearhead with an appealing olive-green patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Proportions suggest a javelin or light spear point.

Catalogue Number

97806108

Category

Spears, Javelins & Pikes

Period

c 1500-800 BCE

Culture

Urnfield Culture, Atlantic Bronze Age

Material

Bronze

Dimensions and weight

L: 150.9 mm

Historical Significance

Smaller spearheads served as javelin points thrown to harass enemy formations before close combat. The socketed design allowed rapid replacement of broken points in the field.

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3

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