Bronze Age Spearhead | Ancient Mediterranean or Near Eastern Weapon | Circa 2000–1000 BCE
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Historical Context & Origin
Region: Ancient Mediterranean or Near East
Material: Cast bronze with natural verdigris patina
Period: Bronze Age, circa 2000–1000 BCE
Description
This finely crafted Bronze Age spearhead exemplifies early advances in metalworking. Featuring an elongated form with a sharply tapered point, it was designed for piercing efficiency in both hunting and warfare. The surface is covered with a rich verdigris patina, the result of centuries of natural aging, which enhances both its authenticity and visual character. Mounted on a custom black display stand, it is preserved as both a weapon of antiquity and a striking object of historical artistry.
Features
- Elongated bronze blade with tapered point for piercing
- Elegant proportions reflecting early metallurgical skill
- Natural verdigris patina developed through age and burial
- Mounted on a custom stand for stability and display
Cultural Significance
Bronze Age weapons like this spearhead played an essential role in the survival and expansion of early societies. The development of bronze metallurgy marked a major technological leap, enabling the creation of stronger, more durable tools and weapons. Spearheads were indispensable for hunting game and for use in battle, making them both practical and symbolic of power and protection. This artifact represents the ingenuity of early metalworkers and their contribution to the growth of ancient civilizations across Europe, the Near East, and Asia.
Condition
The spearhead is in excellent condition for its age, with its structural form intact and surface details preserved beneath the natural patina. Minor weathering is consistent with age and long-term burial, further affirming its authenticity.
Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 9 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 2 in
Age
Bronze Age, circa 2000–1000 BCE
Description
Historical Context & Origin
Region: Ancient Mediterranean or Near East
Material: Cast bronze with natural verdigris patina
Period: Bronze Age, circa 2000–1000 BCE
Description
This finely crafted Bronze Age spearhead exemplifies early advances in metalworking. Featuring an elongated form with a sharply tapered point, it was designed for piercing efficiency in both hunting and warfare. The surface is covered with a rich verdigris patina, the result of centuries of natural aging, which enhances both its authenticity and visual character. Mounted on a custom black display stand, it is preserved as both a weapon of antiquity and a striking object of historical artistry.
Features
- Elongated bronze blade with tapered point for piercing
- Elegant proportions reflecting early metallurgical skill
- Natural verdigris patina developed through age and burial
- Mounted on a custom stand for stability and display
Cultural Significance
Bronze Age weapons like this spearhead played an essential role in the survival and expansion of early societies. The development of bronze metallurgy marked a major technological leap, enabling the creation of stronger, more durable tools and weapons. Spearheads were indispensable for hunting game and for use in battle, making them both practical and symbolic of power and protection. This artifact represents the ingenuity of early metalworkers and their contribution to the growth of ancient civilizations across Europe, the Near East, and Asia.
Condition
The spearhead is in excellent condition for its age, with its structural form intact and surface details preserved beneath the natural patina. Minor weathering is consistent with age and long-term burial, further affirming its authenticity.
Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 9 in
Width: 2 in
Depth: 2 in
Age
Bronze Age, circa 2000–1000 BCE
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