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India, Ganjetic Valley, Utar Pradesh, c.

India, Ganjetic Valley, Utar Pradesh, c. 1500-1200BC, a cast bronze harpoon. Solid casting with 6.5" spear point below which is 3 sets of barbed hook like projections to inflict maximum damage in victim. Overall length is 13". Nice mottled light green patina throughout. See D. P. Agrawal, Archaeology of India, p. 206 and Sotheby's New York Auction, Sept. 21-22, 1985, lots 332-334. Rare!

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