10th C. Viking Forged Iron Axe Head
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Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A forged-iron axe head with a lengthy blade, a sharpened vertical edge, a thick body, and a cylindrical socketing shaft with a pair of flanges protruding on the top and bottom. Axes like this example may appear well-suited for hand-to-hand combat or for throwing into a field of incoming adversaries; however, the petite size and simplicity of the design suggests that this example was used for more utilitarian purposes. A wonderful and heavy patina has developed over the centuries. Size: 6.7" L x 1.6" W x 2.375" H (17 cm x 4.1 cm x 6 cm)
Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection; ex-private German collection, acquired on the European art market
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#170193
Artemis Gallery is donating 100% of the Buyer's Premium from all lots sold in this auction to COMMUNITY FOOD SHARE. Each $1.00 donated = 3 meals!
Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A forged-iron axe head with a lengthy blade, a sharpened vertical edge, a thick body, and a cylindrical socketing shaft with a pair of flanges protruding on the top and bottom. Axes like this example may appear well-suited for hand-to-hand combat or for throwing into a field of incoming adversaries; however, the petite size and simplicity of the design suggests that this example was used for more utilitarian purposes. A wonderful and heavy patina has developed over the centuries. Size: 6.7" L x 1.6" W x 2.375" H (17 cm x 4.1 cm x 6 cm)
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.
#170193
Condition
Minor nicks to socketing shaft and blade head, with pitting and oxidation across most surfaces, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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10th C. Viking Forged Iron Axe Head
Estimate $600 - $800
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