Bidspirit auction | VIKING IRON KNIFE WITH DRAGON

VIKING IRON KNIFE WITH DRAGON - Ca. AD 800 - 1100.A Viking iron knife with a wooden handle in the shape of a dragon’s head. The dragon’s head has an open mouth and an outstretched tongue, whilst it’s body is inlaid with almond-shaped couloured glass beads to simulate scales. The blade is single-edged with a thick spine for added strength. Size: 355mm x 35mm; Weight: 375gProvenance: Private UK collection; Formerly acquired on the European art market from pre-2000 collections. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.