VIKING SEAX WAR KNIFE WITH SILVER INLAY

Ca. AD 900 - 1100 A single-edged broken-back style Viking seax, with silver inlaid decorations on the blade. This seax is typical of surviving examples as it has a much thicker back edge to add significant strength to the blade. This knife also has a groove that runs parallel to the tang. Apart from the silver inlay, the blade has developed a dark brown patina.
Size: 125mm x 18mm; Weight: 15g
Provenance: Private London collection. acquired on the European art market prior to 2000.

Estimate: GBP 450 - 900