Bronze Catling Blade - image 1

Early Bronze Age II

Bronze Catling Blade

Flat rectangular-tanged weapon cast in bronze; wide sloping shoulders with no rivet holes, tapering sharply to point; Catling type A.2.a, Philia culture exhibiting non-Cypriot influence; some pitting but otherwise in good condition; unprovenanced. Dimensions: Length: 14 centimetres; Width: 3 centimetres max. Object Type: blade Series: Catling type (A.2.a) Techniques: cast; riveted

Date

2300 - 1950 BC

Accession No.

1969,1231.41

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Found/Acquired: Nicosia (city)