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LOT 1479
Viking Age Iron Socketted Spearhead and Javelinhead Group
7TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
10 - 11 7/8 in. (545 grams total, 25.5-30 cm).
Comprising three Baltic short spear and javelins heads with lentoid-section lanceolate blade, two with short neck and one with elongated socket, all with tapering circular socket with forge-welded split, remains of wood inside the shafts. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired 1971-1972.
From the collection of the vendor's father.
Property of a London, UK, collector.
Literature
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXIII, items 26-27.
Footnotes
The Curonians were known as fierce warriors, excellent sailors and pirates. They were involved in several wars and alliances with Swedish, Danish and Icelandic Vikings. Baltic tribes created an original and impressive set of weaponry. They included battle knives, battle axes and spears and javelins with medium sized heads of a characteristic shape.
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LOT 1479
Viking Age Iron Socketted Spearhead and Javelinhead Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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