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Irish Bronze Age spear head from County Down

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The front part of a large and fine quality cast bronze spear head.

Ireland, Late Bronze Age, c. 1500 BC, reputedly found in County Down.

Fragment as shown

Size: 10.8 x 3.9 cms

Ex. collection: Ken Tullett, Dorset, UK; acquired 1970's/1980's. This item is part of a collection of several hundred antiquities accumulated over 50 years in London and the South Coast. Mr. Tullett frequently authenticated his purchases with the British Museum and kept notes on many items detailing where they were bought; where such references are available we will include details with the item when sold.