Prehistoric — Middle Bronze Age; 1400BC-1275BC
Spearhead, basal-looped spearhead
Bronze leaf-shaped, socketed, basal-looped spearhead with triangular central rib, bevelled edges, lozenge-shaped loops and clear casting lines along the sides. Traces of the wooden shaft remain in the socket. Industrial phase: Taunton.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- O1451
- Object name:
- spearhead, basal-looped spearhead
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- Production date:
- Middle Bronze Age; 1400BC-1275BC
- Material:
copper alloy, wood
- Measurements/duration:
- L 321 mm, W 47 mm, WT 266 g, L 318 mm, W 42 mm, D 22 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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