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LOT 1127

Eastern Roman Iron Double Axehead

11TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

14 1/8 in. (1.8 kg, 36 cm).

Composed of a central circular socket with flanges, one head with extended lower blade, the other with a wedge-shaped head. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.

Literature

Cf. Schwarzer, J.K., 'Arms from an eleventh Century Shipwreck', in Graeco-Arabica IV, (1991), pp. 327-350, fig.6 and p.330.

Footnotes

This kind of 'Tzikourion' is found in all the Eastern Roman territories from 11th to 14th century A.D., and in many South East European territories. The overall design and the massive T-shaped hafting socket are very similar to those of an 11th century war axe from Cozanesti, Moldova, and from various14th century A.D. specimens from Bulgaria.

CONDITION

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LOT 1127

Eastern Roman Iron Double Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £221

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