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Description
Description
This authentic Cypriot bronze javelin head dates to the Late Bronze Age–Early Iron Age, a period marked by significant cultural and technological developments across the Eastern Mediterranean. Featuring a slender leaf-shaped blade and a tang for hafting, this weapon would have been mounted to a wooden shaft and used for hunting or warfare.
The surface displays an attractive ancient patina developed over centuries of burial, preserving the character of this remarkable artifact. Weapons of this type were employed throughout Cyprus and neighboring regions during a time of expanding trade, migration, and military activity.
Length: 8.5 cm (3.35 inches)
Period and Time
Period and Time
Late Bronze Age–Early Iron Age | c. 1200–800 BC
This period witnessed the transition from the great Bronze Age civilizations to the emerging kingdoms of the Iron Age. Cyprus played a vital role in Mediterranean trade networks due to its rich copper resources, making it an important center for bronze production and weapon manufacturing. Javelin heads and spearheads such as this were essential tools for both warfare and hunting.
Material
Material
Bronze
Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was the primary material used for weapons and tools throughout much of the Bronze Age. Valued for its durability and casting properties, bronze allowed craftsmen to produce strong and effective weapons. Over time, buried bronze objects develop a distinctive green patina, highly prized by collectors and archaeologists alike.
