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Amulet in shape of the Gothic spearhead from Kovel with runic inscription of the 3rd Century. Bronze, silver-plated or 925 silver. 5.5 x 1.3 cm.Productdetails...
The Germanic spear pendant from Kowel.
This remarkable spear pendant is modelled on a Germanic spearhead from the Gothic cemetery of Suszyczno near Kowel in the Ukraine.The outstanding feature of the Gothic spearhead from Kovel is the mysterious runic inscription with the words "Tilarids" on both sides of the spear blade - it is one of the oldest known runic inscriptions in the world!
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Dimensions of the Germanic spear pendant: 5.5 x 1.2 cm.
You can buy this pendant in bronze or in real silver-plated.
Alternatively, also available in 925 sterling silver (Please note the delivery time).
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A black leather strap in 1 m length for the spear amulet is included.
The spearhead of Kovel was found in 1858 in the Ukrainian town of Kovel and is dated to the first half of the 3rd century AD and is considered to be Gothic. The inscription on the spearhead consists of eight runes in a very old version of the Elder Futhark, which is written from right to left and reads "tilarids".
There is no clear translation of the inscription, but it is clear that the runes are to be read in two parts. "TIL" therefore means "destination", the second part is interpreted as the present participle of the verb Fahrt (Old Norse - Rida).
The whole word "tilarids" can therefore be read as "go to the goal", perhaps in the sense of "hit well".
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