Half of a stone mold for a spearhead, late Bronze... Lot 8069

Half of a stone mold for a spearhead, late Bronze Age, 12th - 9th century B.C. Half of a mold carved in rock, in the shape of a trapezoid. A rectangular nub at the bottom in the middle on both sides, which was used to secure the missing other half mold. On the upper side of the mold, showing the incised form for a bronze spearhead, a hole for fixing pins to ensure the exact fit with the non-existent counterpart can be seen above and below the indentation. Tip of the mold broken off. The socket was probably hammered from the casting plug at the end of the lance. Four casting channels on each side of the recess for the spearhead. The inside of the mold blackened by use. Interesting, prehistoric technical tool in good condition. Length 7.5 cm. Provenance: From a private South German collection. Inherited from the consignor's late grandfather, who died 30 years ago. Condition: II