Silver inlaid #runes on an early #medieval iron spearhead, found in a burial at Wurmlingen, dating late 6th century AD. The inscription reads DORIH - Dorich, a male name, probably the name of the owner or the blacksmith.

Photo: Landesmuseum Württemberg

#Archaeology

@ninawillburger What a terrific find on a number of levels: the condition, the inscription, the inlay!- thanks for posting

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