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