Viking Iron Sword Pommel, Upper Guard and Lower Guard

拍品描述

Later 10th century A.D. Comprising: lower guard, lentoid in plan and slightly curved in profile with recessed underside, slot to accept the tang; upper guard, lentoid in plan with scooped long edges; pommel with large median lobe and lateral shoulders, Petersen's Type S. Cf. Peirce, I., Swords of the Viking Age, Woodbridge, 2002, p.98-9. 520 grams total, 77-91 mm (3 - 3 5/8 in.). [3] London, UK, collection, formed in the late 1990s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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