VIKING IRON BATTLE AXE

Ca. 900-1000 AD This iron battle axe features a rounded socket and a long head, flaring towards the blade. Etched decoration on one side includes a star motif. Further information on Viking axes can be found in: H. Arbman, Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940. Size: L:205mm / W:110mm ; 685g Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections.