Copper-alloy, 18.73 grams, 165 mm. Circa 1,000 BC. The long shaft tapering to a fine point. The conical head flaring out from a series of engraved concentric rings. Reference: Moorey, P. R. S. Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ahsmolean Museum. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.