Lance Head ("Flügellanz")

ca. 9th–10th century

Not on view

This flanged lance head, or "flügellanz,"has a long tapering blade with a central rib on each face. The socket is flared, has a double lozenge motif on each face, and at each side there is an integral triangular flange. A hole found about each flange was for a nail to attach the lance head to a wooden shaft.

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Title: Lance Head ("Flügellanz")
Date: ca. 9th–10th century
Culture: Carolingian or Ottonian
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: 19 5/8 x 3 13/16 x 1 7/8 in. (49.8 x 9.7 x 4.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Iron
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 2002
Object Number: 2002.382
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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