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Metadata
Title
Early Greek Bronze Spearhead with Hook Tang
Description
An exceptionally sturdy spearhead cast in one piece. Triangular blade with wide flat midrib and wide square shoulders. The shoulder flanges are decorated with incised stripes (skeuomorphism). A strong neck ends in a splayed decorative stop-ridge. The tang terminates in a hammered spherical 'button-ended hook' for secure hafting.
Catalogue Number
98946837
Category
Period
c 1100-700 BCE
Culture
Early Greek (Proto-Geometric to Archaic)
Material
Bronze (single-piece casting)
Dimensions and weight
258 mm x 43 mm x 10 mm, Weight: 212 g
Historical Significance
This bridges the technological gap between the Bronze Age tang-hafted tradition and the Iron Age socketed standard. The skeuomorphic decoration demonstrates how functional features of one era become decorative motifs in the next.
Curator Rating
5.0





