Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found at Ettrick Forest in Selkirkshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC. The exceptional quality of this spearhead suggests that it was a prestige weapon.

The kite-shaped spearhead has flattened loops near the base of the blade. It has half-moon perforations in the blade.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons.

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Online ID:	000-100-188-165-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 110
Date:	Between 1500 and 1150 BC
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	5.4" L x 1.75" (across blade)
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Who:	Dunrobin Castle Museum (Formerly in collection here)
Where:	Scotland, Selkirkshire, Ettrick Forest
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Description:	Bronze spearhead from Ettrick Forest, Selkirkshire
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, 144.
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