VIKING IRON AXE-HEAD

Ca. AD 800 - 1100. An iron axe-head with a narrow sub-triangular asymmetric blade and rounded edge. The top of shaft-hole collar extends into triangular ends. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1852,0329.409. Size: 35-70mm x 148-165mm; Weight: 1.7kg Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Estimate: GBP 300 - 600