A finely cast Bronze Age bronze spearhead, featuring a large, wide leaf-shaped blade with round, sloping shoulders and a prominent central midrib. From the blade, a 'rat-tail' tang descends, curving at the base. This would have been inserted into a wooden shaft. A beautiful green patina and earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with its age, such as minor chips to the edges of the blade and scratches. In ancient times a number of nomadic populations, such as the Medes and the Kassites settled in the Western Asiatic region. Due to the nomadic nature of the tribes, none of these bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Their artwork mainly comprises ornaments, vessels and weapons. Most of these bronze items have been recovered in funerary contexts. Measurements: L 29.2cm x W 5.7cm Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990-present.