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LOT 1381
Viking Age Bearded Iron Axehead
11TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 in. (698 grams, 15.5 cm).
With broad curved blade and pointed chin, broad neck, deep socket with lateral flanges. [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 10.
Footnotes
During the mid 13th century, the axes were favourite weapons among Baltic people. For instance the Curonian army included lightly armed soldiers who fought with spears, shields, fighting knives and axes. A heavily armed soldier could also carry a sword, a helmet, a shield and a wide-bladed axe.
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