9th-11th century AD. A large iron spearhead with leaf-shaped lentoid-section blade, long shoulders, flared socket with hole to accept attachment rivet; lateral triangular wings; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, table 7(2) for type. 2.44 kg total, spearhead: 44cm including stand (17 1/4"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s. Very fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved. Very rare.