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1991.26.3

Spear made from iron with a leaf-shaped ogee blade and spatulate butt. The shaft is bound with rings of copper alloy and incised lines. [RH [OPS move] 5/9/2018]


1991.26.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear made from iron with a leaf-shaped ogee blade and spatulate butt. The shaft is bound with rings of copper alloy and incised lines. [RH [OPS move] 5/9/2018]
Long description
Spear made from iron with a leaf-shaped ogee blade and spatulate butt. The shaft is bound with inlaid rings of copper alloy and incised lines. Above the butt is a disc of brass. [RH [OPS move] 5/9/2018]
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1900
Date collected
circa 1900
Acquisition information
Donated: 09/1991
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound, Process Inlaid, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 2114 mm, Depth: max 28 mm, Width: max 36 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1991.26.3

Search terms: Weapon, Spear