ANCIENT BRONZE SPEARHEAD
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Western Asiatic/Aegan, Ca. 1200 - 700 BC.
A bronze spearhead, distinguished by its long and slender form, manifests a prominent rib traversing its entire length, seamlessly merging into a shaft. The sharp apex of this spearhead ensures optimal penetration, maximizing its efficacy as a piercing weapon. Furthermore, its concise tang facilitates secure insertion into a shaft or handle, affording the wielder enhanced control during combat engagements. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 15.
Size: 165mm x 30mm; Weight: 40g
Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
A bronze spearhead, distinguished by its long and slender form, manifests a prominent rib traversing its entire length, seamlessly merging into a shaft. The sharp apex of this spearhead ensures optimal penetration, maximizing its efficacy as a piercing weapon. Furthermore, its concise tang facilitates secure insertion into a shaft or handle, affording the wielder enhanced control during combat engagements. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part II, Lot. 15.
Size: 165mm x 30mm; Weight: 40g
Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
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ANCIENT BRONZE SPEARHEAD
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