Spear head thoughts

[Canaan]

Hello to all, i bought some time ago this spear head from ebay along with other items, and after recieving it, i noticed that there is a casting seam!!! And the patina looks artificial!!! Also i am not able to identify from what period the manufacture was!!! Also the head is very flat in a wierd way!!! What do you think?

[Joe Sermarini]

Genuine arrowheads of this type were cast, but the patina looks fake.  I have doubts.

[Canaan]

Thanks Joe, the same impressions that i had regarding the Patina but the tip of the arrow head is flatened, maybe it has killed somebody!!!! And the style i do not know from what period!!! It is 20 cm in length.

[Joe Sermarini]

I am currently studying arrowheads.  My work in progress is here - https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=Ancient%20Metal%20Arrowheads.  I have a long way to go before it is done.

I haven't been studying spear heads, but I can't help but look at many photos of them in the refs when I am looking for arrowheads. I don't think I have seen any that look quite like yours.

[Canaan]

Thanks alot Joe, it is a hreat reference and full of information, the closest i found are the classical greek found in Cyprus but mine can not be that old !!!!

[Mayadigger]

Ave Cannan,

I agree with Joe for whatever my thoughts are worth; not the correct shape and the patina seems bogus.

Joe, your arrowhead work in progress is truly spectacular. Kudos and thanks for sharing it with us all.

Best regards,

Kevin

[Joe Sermarini]

Thanks Kevin.  If you have some arrowhead wisdom please share.

[Canaan]

Thanks Kevin, your thoughts are much appreciated.

[Canaan]

So it is most likely a fake, or just maybe a late islamic issue!!!!

[Joe Sermarini]

I don't know anything about late Islamic points but I suspect they would be iron. 

[Canaan]

Thanks Joe, so it is a fake!

[Joe Sermarini]

I cannot authenticate it and I strongly suspect it is fake, however, my knowledge is too limited to condemn it.