Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC. A group of three cast bronze spearheads, each a stunning masterpiece of ancient weaponry. These triangular-shaped blades boast a prominent midrib that runs along the center, creating a striking visual effect. The shoulders of each spearhead extend downwards, leading to a pronounced shaft and tapering tang for insertion onto a pole. In Bronze Age Western Asia, the spear was a ubiquitous weapon used by soldiers and hunters alike. The pronounced shaft and tapering tang would have allowed for easy attachment to a pole, creating a deadly weapon that could be used from a distance. Cf. Muscarella, O. W. (1988). Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York., p.291.Size: L:55-70mm / W:15-20mm ; 20gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.