Viking Iron Socketed Spear Head
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Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A forged-iron spear head with a petaloid blade surmounting a conical socketing shaft. The shaft is formed by hammering both sides of the lower body around a mandrill until the peripheries are nearly touching so the weapon could be socketed atop a lengthy wooden pole. Size: 15.25" L x 1.5" W (38.7 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
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#158610
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#158610
Condition
Slight bending to top half of blade, with chips to rim of socketing shaft, a few very small hairline fissures, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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Viking Iron Socketed Spear Head
Estimate $400 - $600
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