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LOT 1353
Viking Age Baltic Bearded Iron Axehead
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (360 grams, 12 cm).
With short curved blade and spur beneath the chin, narrow neck, deep socket with extended edges to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Californian, USA, gentleman, dating back to the late 1960s.
LiteratureCf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXIV, item 4, for identical type.
FootnotesThe Curonians were known as fierce warriors and sailors who were involved in several wars and alliances with the Swedish, Danish and Icelandic Vikings. Baltic tribes created an original and impressive set of weaponry. They included battle knives, battle axes and spears and javelins with medium sized heads of a characteristic shape.
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