"Eared" Spear

Viking, possibly Swiss

edged weapon-staffarms

Date

10th/11th century, possibly 13th/14th century

Medium

Steel and oak

Dimensions

Blade with socket L. 47 cm (18 1/2 in.) Wt. 1 lb. 12 oz.

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

George F. Harding Collection

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Johann Georg Wille German, 1715-1808

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