spear-head(Spear 5)
- Museum number
- 1939,1010.105
- Description
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Incomplete iron spear-head, in two pieces. The blade is leaf-shaped and narrows towards the socket. The socket is detached from the blade, and adheres to the socket of spear-head 1939,1010.104 through corrosion.
- Production date
- early 7thC
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 1.70 centimetres (socket)
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Length: 22 centimetres (blade)
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Length: 13 centimetres (socket (detached))
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Width: 3.20 centimetres
- Location
- On display (G41/dc1/sD)
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
1980 10 Mar-30 Sep, Sweden, Stockholm, Statens Historika Museum, The Vikings are Here
- Acquisition date
- 1939
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1939,1010.105