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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]

Provenance

From the collection of a Californian, USA, gentleman, dating back to the late 1960s.

Literature

Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXIV, item 4, for identical type.

Footnotes

The 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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LOT 1353

Viking Age Baltic Bearded Iron Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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