Spear butt

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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: 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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