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Description: | A cast copper-alloy spearhead of Middle-Late Bronze Age date, c. 1500-800 BC.The spearhead is largely, though not entirely complete. The entire head has been cast integral, with a conical socket retaining sideloops near the base of the socket. The lower edge of the socket has suffered from damage, which is now abraded. Worn flashmarks are also visible running up the socket from the socket base to the base of the blade, longitudinally in line with the sideloops.The blade is 'leaf-shaped', with rounded shoulders, uneven edges, and an extremely worn and rounded tip. The socket continues down the length of the blade for its entire length as a very prominent rib. The blade appears to have been considerably worn through use (and resharpening?) during its life prior to deposition.The surface has an even green patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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