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Spear butt

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From Harray Broch, Orkney

Postcard of Spear butt.
000-100-038-439-C
© National Museums Scotland

Spear butt

This bronze spear butt was found at Harray Broch in Orkney. Such an ornate object probably belonged to a warrior of high status. It was used sometime between 100 BC and 400 AD.

The knobbed butt is ornamented with concentric lines.


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Online ID: 000-100-038-439-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GF 27
Date: Between 100 BC and 400 AD
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 3.50" L
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Where: Scotland, Orkney, Birsay and Harray
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Description: Irish style spear butt from Harray Broch, Orkney
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