Object: Spearhead
Classification: II
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: London Museum
Site: England, london,near battersea,river thames,sept. 1923
Discovery context: river
Parish: Battersea
District: Wandsworth
County: Greater London
Country: England
Year of discovery: 1923
Length (mm): 211
Width (mm): 24
Edge (mm): 35
Thickness (mm): 12
Weight (g): 312
Surface: Smooth. Golden + dark brown bronze.
Other: Width: blade 35mm; 42.5mm; socket 24mm,Thickness: blade 12mm; socket 24mm,Weight: approx. 311.85 gms
Description: The socket spreads out to meet blade and is thicker than blade where they meet and here are 4 incised lines. Decorated with lines of dots on blade and incised rings (+ dots) round socket. 2 rivet holes. Excellent condition, except for damaged tip of blade. Light earth adheres in big spots on either side of blade.