VIKING AGE IRON BEARDED AXEHEAD

拍品描述

Circa 9th-11th century A.D. With a broad, curved blade and a narrow neck, a round socket with an extended edge to the reverse. Cf.Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14 (3); Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXIV, item 4. 358 grams, 15.1 cm (6 in.). [No Reserve] Ex North American collection, 1970s-1980s. 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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