A fine Bronze Age cast bronze spearhead, featuring a triangular blade and upward sloping shoulders. The blade displays a prominent central mid-rib that leads down to the spearhead's cylindrical socket, which widens at the bottom, into which a wood shaft would have been attached. The base of the socket features two rivet holes on opposite sides. The joining seam is visible along the length of the shaft. A beautiful patina and earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with age, such as minor chips to the edges of the blade. In ancient times a number of nomadic populations, such as the Medes and the Kassites, settled in the Western Asiatic area. Due to the nomadic nature of the tribes, none of the bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Excavated items often included weapons, tools, and finials, as well as small amulets and fittings. Everyday objects are also found including pins and bracelets. Their artwork mainly comprises ornaments, vessels and weapons. Archaeological evidence suggests that the bronze objects often serve ceremonial functions given their funerary contexts. Measurements: (circa) L 25cm x W 2.5cm Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.