Bronze Age - Socketted Spearhead > Lot No. 575

Description:
Circa 1,200-900 BC. A typical Late Bronze Age example of a spear with socket, its leaf-shaped blade plain; the socket with two perforations for a fixing rivet.

Measurements:
120mm long.

Condition:
Fine, with very small loss to tip. With a custom-made perspex mount and cover.

References:
Cf. Evans; cf. NMWBAC, fig. 33.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £70 - 90 (EUR 80 - 110; USD 110 - 140)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £70