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Expanded Title: Ancient / Antique - Bronze Arrowhead - Late Bronze Age - Leaf Shape - Amazing Patina - Well Preserved - Sharp!

Health and Safety Summary: 


One important thing to note is that there are likely minor or major health problems regarding the handling and maintenance of such an item. As stated before, such bronze pieces from the past possessed a tin and copper majority, while consisting of trace elements ranging from the origins and means for manufacturing. If this arrowhead comes from the east of the Mediterranean, and Middle eastern regions, the odds are that that piece contains arsenic and/or lead. Please be cautious when handling the item, as arsenic, lead, and the patina may negatively affect health if not properly stored. Such elements, molecules, and compounds could speed preexisting health conditions detrimentally, so please be sure to do some research regarding the safety of yourself and those around you when handling the relic. Please keep in mind that this arrowhead is sharp, and pointy.


Preservation and handling:


Some safe procedures to handle this antique, and to store this antique will follow. When storing the antique, make sure to keep the arrowhead in some form of display case, or at the least protected against humidity (airborne moisture's of any type), as the water molecule will likely speed degradation of the item through the patina. It is best to handle the relic with gloves, or some means as to prevent the flesh from touching the relic. If you touch the relic with your hand, then elements, molecules, and compounds could be displaced onto the more energized matter (the heat of your hand). In the case of handling the item with flesh, make sure to thoroughly wash and scrub your hands after handling. Overall, please be aware of the process of handling and storing the item as in both cases, improper usage of the relic could result in its decay or negative health effects. I always store any bronze age era relic within a display case, not hit by the sun, as to prevent decay.  



Brief Summary:

The arrowhead weights about 26 grams and is about 4.63 inches in length. The arrowhead has retained its structure over the years. The arrowhead is slotted into the shaft. The patina is unique and beautiful, and the age of the blade is apparent through such. There are minor chips present on the arrowhead tang. The tip of the arrowhead is relatively sharp, and the blade edges are relatively dull, due to the age of the blade. Overall, a unique and amazing piece to add to a bronze age arrowhead collection.

The piece appears to be either late bronze age or early iron age in origin, as the structure of the arrowhead and tang imply the usage of a mold which was common throughout the middle to late bronze age with arrowhead production. Towards the late bronze age, and early iron ages, molds for arrowheads were more readily accessible in relation to the expansion of trade networks and politics. Often, arrowheads in this condition, shape, and structure point to eastern Mediterranean origin, which by the period of the late bronze age (despite the various collapses in civilization) and early iron ages, had developed complex trade networks and means for metallurgical developments. While I wont speculate to its specific origin, I will proclaim a possible Mediterranean origin as pertaining to the patina, and the structure of tang and arrowhead. I would keep these arrowheads, but I do not have access to an electron scanning microscope, nor want to conduct acid tests(as to degrade the antiques). Overall, a great antique to add to your collection!


Probably made in a mold, either in modern times with simulated patina, or in ancient times, but with a cleaned surface of dirt and debris.

Brief Chemical Summary:
The arrowhead contains a copper and likely tin bronze mixture, with trace elements ranging from Arsenic, Lead, etc.

Patina:

The patina is a mix of CuO(s) and CuCO3(s), and can be briefly explained by understanding how the oxygen (O2(g)) in our atmosphere interacts with a given atom of an element(2Cu(s)) or molecule/formula unit within the base metal (bronze) to produce the green-blue like surface coat: 2Cu(s) + O2(g) -> 2CuO(s).

Terms of sale:

This item does not come with the blackbox background, and will only include the spearhead as shown in the picture, properly wrapped and protected as to ensure no damage is incurred during shipping. Domestically I will also include free shipping, and a 30 day return policy. Internationally, I will require a flat $16.99 shipping fee, and cannot provide returns. Feel free to message me upon any questions.

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