An Iron age forged spear head, with a lengthy petaloid blade atop a cylindrical socketing shaft. Each side of the blade exhibits a broad midrib that increased its overall stability when the edges or tip struck their intended target. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 03.23.41-.44. Size: 725mm x 90mm; Weight: 815g Provenance: From the collection of a European gentleman based in the UK, formed in the 2000s; acquired on the German art market.