Object: Spearhead
Classification: V
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge,44/4,Foster Bequest No. 287 (Catalogue),Prehistoric Bronzes No. 167 (Catalogue is lost)
Site: England,Yorkshire
County: York
Country: England
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 115
Width (mm): 24
Edge (mm): 26
Thickness (mm): 13
Weight (g): 54
Patina: Black, metal showing through at the point.
Surface: Smooth and shiny
Other: Length: 114.5mm,Width: blade 26mm; socket 24mm
Description: Conical socket. the shank is elaborately ornamented with minute beads, zig-zags, and herringbone patterns disposed in two bands round the mouth. 2 rivet holes.