Viking Bearded Axehead

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with slender blade and chin to the lower edge; round socket with lateral triangular flanges and long rectangular extension to the rear; mounted on a custom-made st

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with curved blade and chin to the lower edge; round socket with triangular lateral flanges; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Up

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade, narrow neck widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin and rear spur; socket with small lateral flanges and long rectangular

9th-11th century AD. A substantial iron axehead with gently curved blade and square chin, round socket with lateral wings above and below. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, M

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade widening to a curved blade with straight chin and spur, large socket with triangular extension to the rear. 1.07 kg, 20cm (8"). From

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade and narrow neck widening to a curved edge with curved chin and spur, triangular spurs to the socket and long rectangular extension to

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with central hole, square chin with spur to the underside, socket with lateral flanges and long pla

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with gently curved blade and square chin, round socket with lateral wings above and below. 255 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). From the family collection of a London gentl

9th-11th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin, socket with lateral flanges and rectangular panel to the rear.

9th-11th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with swept upper face to the gently curved blade, square chin with rear spur, D-shaped socket with lateral wings above and below, curved butt. Cf. Arbma

10th-12th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin, socket with rectangular extension to the rear; circular hole t

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with curved blade, swept rear edge, square chin, socket with flanged sides, with later reproduction wooden shaft and brass fittings for display. 760 grams, 73cm (2

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade, narrow neck widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin and hole to the centre, socket with small lateral flanges and long re

11th century AD. An iron axehead with lateral spurs to the socket, triangular-section blade with lower extension and spur to the rear, square hammer face to the rear. Cf. Roesdahl, E & Wilson, D. From

11th-13th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad curved edge with square chin, D-section socket with flat panel to the rear. 261 grams, 12.5cm

Title: Viking Bearded Bronze Axehead, c. 9th-11th century A.D. Date/Origin: Viking, c. 9th-11th century A.D. Description: Fan shaped with central spike below, round shaft hole with spiked edges. Mater

11th-12th century AD. A Baltic hand-forged iron axehead with scooped socket, broad blade with extension to the lower edge, hole to the blade. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovij

10th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with broad curved flat edge and pierced central hole, extension to rear of the socket. 336 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). From the family collection of a London gentlema

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with curved blade and chin to the lower edge, round socket with lateral triangular flanges and flattened rear-edge. 390 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). From the family col

10th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with slender blade and long chin to the lower edge; triangular socket. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14(1"). 1.1 kg total, 20cm including

10th-12th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin, socket with lateral flanges and rectangular extension to the r

Circa 9th-11th century A.D. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin, socket with lateral flanges and rectangular panel to the

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 8th to 10th century CE. A beautiful and sizable axe head of a sturdy utilitarian form featuring a thick neck, a rounded hafting shaft, and a

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. T