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Each bead is uniquely shaped
the figure is draped in a long
Michael E Moseley
marking the end of Babylonian rule and the beginning of Persian dominance
Moche Copper Alloy Spike middlebronzeage Each bead is uniquely shapedPre Columbian Era, Moche Culture, Moche Phase IIIV, c. 200600 AD, Northern Peru A magnificent and historically important copper alloy implement, likely a spike or lance, expertly crafted from solid arsenical copper. This piece features a robust cylindrical shaft that tapers to a sharp point, demonstrating both functional design and skilled metalwork. Substantial in weight and beautifully patinated, it reflects the technical sophistication of Moche