**Originally Listed At $500** Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A forged-iron axe head of streamlined form with a curved blade head, a thick neck, and an ovoid socketing shaft. The presentation of this tool exemplifies how most axe heads were perhaps used more for utilitarian purposes rather than on the field of battle. Smooth patina has formed across the surfaces of this example. Size: 7.3" L x 1.6" W x 2.125" H (18.5 cm x 4.1 cm x 5.4 cm) Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection; ex-private German collection, acquired on the European art market All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #170192品相报告: Minor nicks, abrasions, and pitting across surfaces, with small areas of oxidation visible, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.