8th C. Viking / Medieval European Iron Axe Head
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Description
Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture to Medieval period, ca. 8th to 13th century CE. A forged-steel axe head with a tall, curved blade bearing a sharpened edge, a sturdy neck, and a triangular socketing shaft on the back. The socketed end is for mounting this axe head on a shaft or handle, which could be replaced as needed- since this head was certainly built to last for generations. A black patina with russet areas covers the entire surface of this tool. The simplified design of this axe head suggests its use in utilitarian tasks, though the blade edge could certainly double as a battle-ready weapon. Size: 7" L x 2.5" W (17.8 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection; ex-private German collection, acquired on the European art market
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#170187
Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection; ex-private German collection, acquired on the European art market
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#170187
Condition
Old loss and gouge to back of butt end and chips to underside of blade and along cutting edge. Russet patina throughout.
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8th C. Viking / Medieval European Iron Axe Head
Estimate $600 - $800
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