Viking Long Axehead
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Description
9th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with long narrow blade flared from the mid-point to a gently curved edge, lateral wings to the socket and flat hammer-face to the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate CXXIV, item 21. 860 grams, 20cm (8"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972.
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Extremely fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved.
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