Late Bronze Age Levantine Bronze Spearhead | Canaanite Weapon 1200–900 BC

This authentic bronze spearhead dates to the Late Bronze Age–Early Iron Age Levant, a time when Canaanite and Phoenician cultures flourished across the eastern Mediterranean. Featuring a narrow leaf-shaped blade and long tang, the weapon was designed to be securely mounted into a wooden shaft, forming a light spear or javelin used in hunting and warfare.

The blade features a central ridge that enhances strength while maintaining a sharp, penetrating point. Over thousands of years underground, the bronze surface developed a natural archaeological patina, a hallmark of ancient copper alloy artifacts preserved in the soil of the Levant.

Weapons like this were common among warriors of the ancient Near East and represent the evolving military technology of the region during the final centuries of the Bronze Age.

Height: 13.5 cm (5.3 inches)
Weight: 27.2 grams

The Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age (approximately 1200–900 BC) was a transformative period in the history of the Levant. Powerful Canaanite city-states and emerging Phoenician coastal kingdoms controlled trade routes connecting Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Mediterranean world. Warfare between regional powers was frequent, and weapons such as spears and javelins were among the most widely used arms by soldiers and hunters throughout the region.

This spearhead is made of bronze, an alloy primarily composed of copper and tin, which was the dominant metal used for tools and weapons before iron became widespread. Ancient metalworkers produced such weapons by casting molten bronze into stone or clay molds, then hammering and sharpening the blade edges. The long tang allowed the weapon to be inserted into a wooden shaft and secured with bindings or resin. Spears and javelins like this were versatile weapons, used both for close combat and for throwing during battle.