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1884.140.971

Socketed bronze spear-head. [El.B 21/02/2008] Possibly a forgery.

1884.140.971

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Collection type
Object
Description
Socketed bronze spear-head. [El.B 21/02/2008] Possibly a forgery.
Long description
Socketed bronze spear-head. With prominent central ribs and a small loop on each side of the socket. [El.B 21/02/2008]
Geographical reference
Ireland, Republic of
Europe > Northern Europe > Ireland, Republic of
"Ireland": ie Ireland or Northern Ireland (UK)
Date
Date collected
By 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884 Found unentered: 19/02/2008
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Width: max 37 mm, Length: max 207 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.140.971
Research and responses

This object was looked at by Jim Lineen PhD (University College Cork) on 24 and 28 August 2015 [NC 28/08/2015]

Search terms: Weapon, Reproduction, Spear-head

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