LOT 347 Viking Age Broad Axehead
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9th-12th century A.D. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with curved chin, socket with flanges to the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXIV, item 7, pl.XC, item 27. 485 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4 in."). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. The moremonly used weapons of the Finno-Ugrian people were axes,monly found in all Finnic areas, as well as spears. Among Baltic-Finnic people, especially in Finland and Karelia, knives called 'puukko' weremon, used inbination with axes, spears, flat bows and long bows. [No Reserve]Condition Report: Very fine condition, professionally cleaned, conserved and restored.
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