Ancient Greek Cypriot Bronze Dagger Or Spear Blade Bronze Age 2500-1600 B.C.

Ancient Greek Cypriot bronze tanged dagger or spear blade from the Bronze Age, dating back to circa 2500-1600 B.C. The blade has a broad tapering double-edged shape with a flattened central rib flanked by two shallow fullers, making it perfect for thrusting and cutting. The blade extends into a rectangular-section tang with a "hooked" terminal at the end for easy attachment to a handle or shaft.

REFERENCES: For related blades, please see:

1.https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/24...

2. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons2.htm

3. https://ant.david-johnson.co.uk/catalogue/5

4. "Aegean Metalwork of the Early and Middle Bronze Age" by Cf. Branigan, K. Oxford, 1974.

4. "Prehistoric Aegean and Near Eastern Metal Types" by Soren Dietz, Thanasis J. Papadopoulos, Litsa Kontorli-Papadopoulou.

5. "Ancient Art From Cyprus The Cesnola Collection" by Vassos Kargeorghis.

We will provide the buyer with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 23 cm (9.6 inches)

CONDITION: This antique combat bronze spear is in excellent condition despite being over 3500 years old. There are no cracks or repairs needed, and the surface is covered by its natural green patina and earth encrustation. There are a few nicks on the blade's edges, which clearly indicate that the blade was used in combat.

PROVENANCE: Ex Private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.