8th C. Viking Iron Bearded Axe Head
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Description
Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Norse or Viking Culture, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. A hand-forged iron axe head with substantial curved blade and elliptical shaft-socket and vertical support flanges. The lower edge has a characteristic drooping profile known as a skeggox ("bearded axe" in old Norse) since it resembled the beards of hearty Viking warriors. Size: 5" L x 3.5" W (12.7 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA collection, acquired in 1996 via inheritance in Hollywood, Florida, USA
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping..
#172313
Provenance: private Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA collection, acquired in 1996 via inheritance in Hollywood, Florida, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping..
#172313
Condition
Loss to the lower tip of blade as shown. Surface pitting and chips throughout. Intentional perforation through blade. Active flaking to patina.
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8th C. Viking Iron Bearded Axe Head
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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