Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC. A bronze spearhead crafted with great care and attention to detail. This lentoid, triangular-shaped blade boasts a prominent midrib, which runs down the center of the blade, enhancing its strength and rigidity. The shoulders extend downwards, forming distinctive wings that lend both balance and stability to the weapon. The pronounced shaft and long tapering tang allow for secure attachment to a sturdy pole, creating a formidable weapon. During the Bronze Age spears were an essential tool for hunting, fishing, and warfare. These small spears were practical, versatile, and deadly in skilled hands. They could be thrown, thrust, or used in a swinging motion, depending on the situation. Cf. Muscarella, O. W. (1988). Bronze and Iron: Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, p.290.Size: L:135mm / W:25mm ; 25gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.