FINE ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES - DAY 2
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LOTE 572:
VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD
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Vendido por: £280
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200
Precio estimado :
£400 - £600
Comisión de la casa de subasta: 25%
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VIKING AGE IRON AXE HEAD
Ca. AD 900 - 1100.
An iron battle axe featuring a rounded socket and a long head, flaring towards the blade. Beyond the battlefield, Viking axes served various practical purposes in everyday life. They were indispensable tools for woodworking, forestry, and shipbuilding, enabling the Norse people to construct their renowned longships and sturdy settlements. Additionally, Viking axes were utilized for hunting, farming, and domestic chores, showcasing their versatility and importance in Norse society.
Size: 145mm x 80mm; Weight: 340g
Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
