5th-6th century AD. A mixed iron fragment group comprising: single-edge knife (seax) with spike for a scale-tang grip, thick back; spearhead with open socket and leaf-shaped blade; shield-boss with low carinated profile, large disc stud. See Dickinson, T. & Härke, H., Early Anglo-Saxon Shields, London, 1992; Swanton, M.J., Spearheads of the Anglo-Saxon Settlements, London, 1973.487 grams total, 12-21cm (4 3/4 - 8 1/4"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000.[3, No Reserve]