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Viking Thrusting Spear
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The decorated spearheads demonstrate the Viking's
creative mix of art and war, whereby weapons often carried intricate
patterns, created using the "Niello" process. This
involved using an alloy of several metals (notably silver)
mixed with sulfur which was rubbed into an incised pattern
and then fired. Where the alloy is rubbed into the engraving,
it remains black while the rest of the surface is polished
to a bright finish. This decorating process on this piece uses
a little less alchemy, but still provides a lustrous, permanent
Niello-like effect.
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| The Viking Thrusting Spear was more
commonly used than swords, being much less expensive to produce.
The wings or lugs, of Frankish origin, both limited the penetration
of the weapon and provided an effective parrying guard. Total head
length is 16". Spearhead. Ash pole not included. |
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Overall: 16"
Blade: 9 3/4"
Weight: 1 lb 6 oz
MSRP: $69.00
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