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LOT 102:
ANCIENT BRONZE SPEAR
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ANCIENT BRONZE SPEAR
Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.A bronze spearhead with a triangular-shaped blade is accentuated by a prominent midrib, adding both beauty and strength to the design. The shoulders extend downwards to a pronounced shaft, leading to a long tapering tang for easy attachment to a pole. During the Bronze Age, weaponry was an essential part of life, used not only for defense but also for hunting and other utilitarian purposes. The spear was one of the most commonly used weapons, and its design evolved over time to become more effective and deadly. The spearhead's sharp, pointed tip was ideal for piercing armor or delivering a fatal blow to an opponent. The pronounced shaft and tapering tang allowed for quick and easy attachment to a pole, making the spear a versatile weapon that could be used in both open and closed spaces. Cf. Muscarella, O. W. (1988). Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, p.290.Size: L:160mm / W:23mm ; 20gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
