Bronze spearhead, Dunragit

Dunragit
Heavily eroded portion of a bronze spearhead comprising the upper portion of the socket and the lower part of the blade.   Probably a Middle Bronze Age side-looped spearhead dating from around 1400-1100 BC.
Object no :
SMAH 096
Collection :
Hunting & Warfare
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
Length: 74mm
Materials :
Bronze
Location :
Dunragit
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
2 Fmedia2 F10528252 Fsmah096 2011 08 bronze age spearhead dunragit

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