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1995.30.1

Metal (probably iron) spear head.

1995.30.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal (probably iron) spear head.
Cultural groups
Aka
Person
Field collector Evan Davies
PRM source Evan Davies
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1995
Date collected
1995
Acquisition information
Donated: 28/06/1995
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Hammered
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 40 x 24 mm, Length: max 267 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1995.30.1
Research and responses

Between 2005 - 2007 a survey of metalwork in the PRM was undertaken by Gali Beiner, a conservator in the Museum. As part of this study 77 objects were analysed using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) providing a qualitative non destructive analysis of the alloy composition. This object was one of those analysed, the results demonstrated the presence of Fe & Mn (iron object with manganese). A copy of the analysis and report is held in conservation [GB 23/8/2007; MN 27/10/2009]

Search terms: Weapon, Spear-head

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