"Eared" Spear
Unknown
10th/11th century, possibly 13th/14th century
Medium
Steel and oak
Dimensions
Blade with socket L. 47 cm (18 1/2 in.) Wt. 1 lb. 12 oz.
Classification
edged weapon-staff
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
116682
About the Artist
Unknown
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