Viking Iron Spear Head

**First Time At Auction**

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. An iron spear tip with nice signs of age and patina. The needle-like blade tapers to a pointed tip, and a prominent midrib runs the length of the blade on both sides. A narrow tang extends from the opposite end for hafting the spear head on a pole. Size: 11.75" L x 0.675" W (29.8 cm x 1.7 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000

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Condition Report: Surface pitting and chips to blade tip. Losses and chips to tang. Light mineral deposits and dark patina.