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LOT 1495

Viking Age Iron Hooked Axehead

CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

5 1/4 in. (378 grams, 13.5 cm).

With long, deeply curved blade, narrow neck, socket with triangular flanges and incised crossed lines, rectangular extension to the rear. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex North American private collection, 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1495

Viking Age Iron Hooked Axehead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £598

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