Spear Head

Etruscan

ca. 750–90 BCE

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Spear Head
Date: ca. 750–90 BCE
Culture: Etruscan
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: L. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); thickness 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Wt. 2 oz. (56.7 g)
Classification: Shafted Weapons
Credit Line: Gift of Garrett C. Pier, 1908
Object Number: 08.99.21
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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