VIKING LONG-CHEEKED IRON AXEHEAD

拍品描述

England, circa 9th century A.D. Gently curved narrow blade with scoop to the lower edge, a rounded socket with lateral triangular extensions; conserved with brown wax. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14 (3), for type. 541 grams, 18 cm (7 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] Found near Repton, Derbyshire, UK, the site of an important Viking battle. 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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