Accession No
Z 11617
Description
Copper alloy socketed pegged spearhead with leaf-shaped blade, possibly Hallstatt B. Pronounced midrib being a continuation of the socket. Circular socket with two opposing circular perforations mid-way down and raised transverse ridges near flared mouth. Dark brown patina.
Place
Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland; Lake Neuchâtel; Auvernier
Period
Late Bronze Age
Source
Foster, Walter Kidman [collector and bequeather]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 11617; MAA: FB 305; PC 232
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
170mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink: 'AUVERNIER. CHAUTEMS. F.B. 305.' and in orange pink ink: 'P.C. 232'.
Event Date
Author: Danlei Zhou
Context (Related Documents)
See card for sketch (1:1)
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Leaf-shaped socketed spearhead of bronze with dark brown patina
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (References)
University of Cambridge, Museum of General and Local Archaeology. (1892). 'The Walter K. Foster Bequest. Catalogue of the Antiquities.'
Event Date 1892
Author: Danlei Zhou
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy socketed pegged spearhead with leaf-shaped blade, possibly Hallstatt B. Pronounced midrib being a continuation of the socket. Circular socket with two opposing circular perforations mid-way down and raised transverse ridges near flared mouth. Dark brown patina.
Event Date 17/4/2024
Author: Danlei Zhou
FM:44088
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