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Two Ancient Viking Iron Tools

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Description

**Originally Listed At $300**

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A set of 2 forged-iron tools. First is an axe head with a single vertical blade and a broad hafting slot for inserting a large wooden pole. The largest tool is a double-headed axe with horizontal blades centered with a narrow hafting shaft. Tools like these were primarily used for utilitarian purposes but could be converted into a battle-ready weapon at a moment's notice. Size of largest (double-headed axe head): 9.5" L x 2.25" W (24.1 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection

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Condition

Both tools have expected oxidation and pitting, with light abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Nice preservation to overall forms.

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Two Ancient Viking Iron Tools

Name: Two Ancient Viking Iron Tools
SKU: 159676971
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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