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LOT 0507
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,968
SCANDINAVIAN VIKING MASSIVE DANISH BROAD AXEHEAD
9TH-11TH CENTURY AD
8 1/4" (1.65 kg total, 20.8cm).
9TH-11TH CENTURY AD
8 1/4" (1.65 kg total, 20.8cm).
A hand-forged iron broad axehead of symmetrical profile with reinforced curved cutting edge, triangular-section socket with flanking spurs to upper and lower edges; mounted on a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14(5).
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
