Spearhead

It is not known where this bronze spearhead was found. It is similar to others found in Scotland dating from between 1500 and 1150 BC.

The spearhead has a ribbed blade and loops on the socket. The form is common in Ireland, and examples in Scotland may be imports.

Spears were used both for fighting and for hunting. Some were designed to be thrusting weapons, while other lighter examples were designed to be thrown.

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Online ID:	000-100-188-135-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 50
Date:	Between 1500 and 1150 BC
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	4.63" L
What:	Lancehead
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Where:	Unknown
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Description:	Bronze lancehead
References:	Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 103-11, 145.
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