Copper alloy, 300 grams; 313.67 mm. Circa 1200-1100 BC. Type1 spearhead, long ovate blade with curved shoulders and broad midrib; the heavily reinforced shaft opens out with two triangular recessed panels to reveal the tang. Ref: Arms and Armor from Iran by Manouchehr Moshtagh Khorasani, page 630; cat. 278. A good example, some battle damage to the cutting edge otherwise in very fine condition. Ex old English collection.

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