Classical Antiquities and Ancient Coins

Iron Age Long Spear, Circa 3rd-1st Century BC

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An Iron age forged spear head, with a lengthy petaloid blade atop a cylindrical socketing shaft. Each side of the blade exhibits a broad midrib that increased its overall stability when the edges or tip struck their intended target. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 03. 23. 41- 44. Size: 725mm x 90mm; Weight: 815g. Provenance: From the collection of a European gentleman based in the UK, formed in the 2000s; acquired on the German art market.

Weight: 815 g

Weight: 815