Backyard find reveals Bronze Age spearhead mold and ancient trade links

A Czech homeowner unearthed a nearly 9-inch stone mold used for casting Bronze Age spearheads, dating to about 1350 B.C. The rhyolite tuff mold, likely imported from northern Hungary, shows signs of repeated use and serial production, suggesting broader trade and production networks in Central Europe. The artifact was found in 2007, studied in detail by researchers and published in 2025, highlighting how such molds facilitated bronze casting and offering a glimpse into Urnfield-era metallurgy and exchange.