Cypriot/Cycladic Spearhead with Hook-Tail Tang

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Cypriot/Cycladic Spearhead with Hook-Tail Tang

Description

A copper or copper alloy spearhead with a triangular blade and a slightly raised, flat central rib. A long tang terminates in a small 'hook-tail' hook. Small chips present along blade edges.

Catalogue Number

83118347

Category

Spears, Javelins & Pikes

Period

c 2400-2100 BCE

Culture

Cypriot, Cycladic (possibly Amorgos)

Material

Copper or copper alloy

Dimensions and weight

L: 268 mm x W: 31 mm, Weight: 86.1 g

Historical Significance

This belongs to the earliest phase of Aegean metalworking. The word 'copper' derives from the Latin 'cuprum,' meaning 'metal of Cyprus.' Cyprus's rich copper deposits made it one of the most important metallurgical centres of the ancient Mediterranean.

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2

Comparative Examples

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/244162

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