Villanovan Bronze Spear Blade
An ancient Villanovan socketed bronze spear blade with a faceted tapering shaft pierced on either side. Northern Italy. Ca. 8th - 7th century BC. Height: 8 1/4 in. (22 cm). Intact. Bronze spearheads of similar shape have been found in Villanovan tombs, where they may have had a symbolic function. The deposition of arms and armor in graves may have symbolized the high social status of the deceased, usually a male, perhaps as a member of the warrior elite. Cf. Bristol Museum, inv. no. FT1843 Formerly in a Canadian private collection.
Inv#: 7815
$3,000

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