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Viking Throwing 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 Nordic warrior frequently carried
several light Throwing Spears into combat. This style displays
the narrow, sharply pointed head designed to pierce mail. Several
spears might be carried in the shield hand in a charge. These were
thrown as the distance closed, leaving the warrior free to use
his sword or axe in hand-to-hand fighting. Total head length is
16 1/4". Spearhead only. Ash pole
not included. |
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Overall: 16 1/4"
Blade: 9 3/4"
Weight: 12 oz
MSRP: $59.00
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