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LOT 1099
Viking Iron Bearded Axehead
9TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/8 in. (688 grams, 16.2 cm).
Composed of a flanged and rounded butt, shaped lower edge and convex cutting edge.
Provenance
Ex American collection, acquired 1980-200.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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