Ancient European Celtic Hallstatt Culture Bronze Age 1200 -800 B.C. Bronze Socketed Spear

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Ancient European, Celtic Hallstatt culture, from the late Bronze Age, dating back to approximately 1200-800 B.C. It is a well-preserved example of a bronze socketed spearhead. The spearhead is superbly cast and hand-finished, featuring a faceted petaloid blade head with a thick midrib that tapers to a point. The blade has a hollow tapered socket that bisects it to the tip, and there are two pierced holes below the blade on each side, designed for attachment to a spear shaft.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 12 cm (4.72 inches)

CONDITION: It is 100% genuine, in original condition, with no repairs or restoration at all. The edges are slightly chipped. No cracks or repairs. The surface is covered by its natural, beautiful emerald-green patina.
Please see all the pictures in the listing since they are part of the description of the object's condition.

PROVENANCE: Ex-private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Item Details

Reference #:
A85
Quantity
1
Category
Antiquities
SubCategory
Metal
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
1200 -800 B.C.
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
Bronze