Viking Pierced Bearded Axehead
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9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade, narrow neck widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin, spur beneath and hole to the centre, socket with small lateral flanges and long rectangular extension to the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XLIII, item 13. 453 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972.
Condition
Extremely fine condition, conserved.
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Viking Pierced Bearded Axehead
Estimate £150 - £200
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