Copper-alloy, 35.98 grams, 180 mm. Circa 1,000 BC. The long shaft tapering to a fine point. The domed head flaring out from a series of engraved concentric rings with bands of chevrons between. Reference: Moorey, P. R. S. Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ahsmolean Museum. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.