Viking / Anglo-Saxon Iron Axe Head
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Description
Ancient Northern Europe, Viking or Anglo-Saxon, ca. 7th to 9th century CE. A forged-iron axe head with a vertical, slightly curved blade extending off a lateral arm. The central socketing shaft features a pair of protruding flanges on the top and bottom peripheries that enabled a more secure fit when bound to its handle with hide wrappings. The drooping, 'bearded' design of the blade was meant to increase the surface area of each strike as well as for pulling large objects. The blade was also used when boarding enemy ships by effectively acting as a grappling hook. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 5.7" L x 4.625" H (14.5 cm x 11.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
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#158928
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
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.
#158928
Condition
Loss to one flange atop socketing shaft as shown. Small chips to blade head and socketing shaft flanges, with light encrustations, and pitting on some areas of head and neck. Great patina throughout.
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Viking / Anglo-Saxon Iron Axe Head
Estimate $600 - $900
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