RecordMould for casting bronze spearheads< 1 of 1 > Back From near Campbeltown, Argyll
Mould for casting bronze spearheadsThis stone mould for casting a bronze spearhead was found near Campbeltown in Argyll. It was used sometime between 1500 and 1150 BC. The two-piece mould was closed, and molten metal poured into the channel at the top. It produced spearheads with loops on the sockets. Bronze objects could be made by melting bronze in a crucible in a furnace, and then casting it into shapes using moulds. At first, simple moulds were used for making flat objects. Later more complex moulds of clay and stone, like this one, were developed. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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