Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found in Perthshire. It dates from between 1700 and 1500 BC.

The spearhead has small loops on the socket.

It can be difficult to identify objects as weapons, since many could have been used for other purposes. Spearheads of the early Bronze Age represent some of the first unambiguous weapons in prehistoric Scotland.

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Online ID:	000-100-034-346-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DG 87
Date:	Between 1700 and 1500 BC Early Bronze Age
Material:	Bronze; small loops on socket
Dimensions:	4.50" L x 1.50" across blade
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire
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Description:	Early Bronze Age spearhead with small loops on socket, from Perthshire
References:	Coles, J.M. 'Scottish Early Bronze Age Metalwork'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 101 (1968-69), p 88
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