Copper-alloy, 24.71 grams, 195 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 with bands of chevrons and triangles between. Reference: Moorey, P. R. S. Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ahsmolean Museum. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.