Meteoritic iron in the Villena Treasure?

The presence in the Villena Treasure (Alicante) of two iron pieces, a hollow hemisphere and an open bracelet or ring, have generated controversy regarding their chronology since their discovery in 1963. Data from new analyses are presented, the results of which argue in favour of both pieces being made of meteoritic iron, implying the possibility of placing their chronology at some point in the Late Bronze Age prior to the start of terrestrial iron production.