Antique Medieval 9th - 10th century A.D. Viking Warrior Spear Head

Superb quality antique medieval 9th - 10th century A.D. Viking warrior spearhead. This beautifully and extremely well hand forged steel spearhead has a sturdy, tapered, diamond cross-section blade chiseled on both sides with two narrow fullers.

The elegantly shaped base of the blade has a medial ridge cut on either side with chevrons and punched dots. The hollow shaft is conical in shape, with two ribbed collars at the mouth and a pierced hole for attachment.

The blade has a slightly visible fine vertical welded pattern (forging pattern).

This is the best quality Viking spear I have seen in over 50 years of involvement in the antique arms and armor trade.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 27.5 cm (10.83 inches).

CONDITION: In original, untouched excavated condition, with nice smooth oxidation, partially corroded, but overall, in good condition considering its age to be over 1000 years old.

REFERENCES:

Most medieval Viking spears are badly corroded, but this particular spearhead is in remarkable condition.

A similar spearhead was found in the Viking burial in Gjermundbu, Norway. See the link below: Spear No.8.

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Another similar spear was found in the Viking cemetery of Konkani Drengeri, Bauska, Latvia. See the link below: Spear No.2.

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This spearhead will be provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and the photocopies of the related spearheads from the references.