Cypriot Bronze Javelin Head | Late Bronze Age–Early Iron Age | c. 1200–800 BC

This authentic Cypriot bronze javelin head dates to the Late Bronze Age–Early Iron Age, a period marked by significant cultural and technological developments across the Eastern Mediterranean. Featuring a slender leaf-shaped blade and a tang for hafting, this weapon would have been mounted to a wooden shaft and used for hunting or warfare. The surface displays an attractive ancient patina developed over centuries of burial, preserving the character of this remarkable artifact. Weapons of this type were employed throughout Cyprus and neighboring regions during a time of expanding trade, migration, and military activity. Length: 9.5 cm (3.74 inches)