Abstract
Solid lead occurs in Bronze Age Scandinavia from Per. II onwards. In the Early
Bronze Age lead is exclusively found on sword tangs. In the Late Bronze Age, use
of the metal is more diverse: lead is found in several different shapes and there are
also some indications of bronze being leaded in Scandinavia during this period.
The widespread leading in Western and Southern Europe in the Late Bronze Age
and Early Iron Age also seems to have influenced the composition of metal in Scan-
dinavia.
Bronze Age lead is exclusively found on sword tangs. In the Late Bronze Age, use
of the metal is more diverse: lead is found in several different shapes and there are
also some indications of bronze being leaded in Scandinavia during this period.
The widespread leading in Western and Southern Europe in the Late Bronze Age
and Early Iron Age also seems to have influenced the composition of metal in Scan-
dinavia.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Fornvaennen |
| Volume | 111 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 153-161 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISSN | 0015-7813 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |