VIKING AGE IRON BEARDED AXE-HAMMER

拍品描述

Circa 9th-12th century A.D. With a broad curved blade, a narrow neck, a square hammer extension to the rear; round socket with lateral triangular extensions. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LII, item 15, for type. 327 grams, 19.6 cm (7 3/4 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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