9th-11th century AD. An iron spearhead with lozenge-shaped blade, long narrow neck, closed socket. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gr?¤ber, Uppsala, 1940, table 8(8"). 29 grams, 26cm (10 1/4"). Property of an Essex collector; formerly with a North London gallery; previously acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve]