Saxon & Medieval — Early Saxon; 6th-8th century
Spear, spearhead
Iron spearhead with slender blade and an open socket (there are pronounced shoulders on either face of socket). It was found in the Thames at Brentford and may have been thrown into the river as an offering.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A13866
- Object name:
- spear, spearhead
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Early Saxon; 6th-8th century
- Material:
iron
- Measurements/duration:
- L 592 mm, W 35 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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