Moche Copper Alloy Spike middlebronzeage marking the end of Babylonian

marking the end of Babylonian rule and the beginning of Persian dominance

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The vessel features a rounded compressed body with sloping shoulders and a flaring rim

Moche Copper Alloy Spike middlebronzeage marking the end of BabylonianPre 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