Visit Our ShopAdd To Saved SellersJoin Our NewsletterContact UsExtremely Rare Scandinavian Norse Viking Double Bladed Axe Head Conserved - EFDescriptionRarity and condition are both well served in the example, which makes it highly desirable for any serious collection:Date:Circa: 9th – 10th Century AD: ScandinavianSize:Symmetrical 16.3 cm blade height dimensions: length across shoulders 29.5 cm: apertureoval 4.5 cm x 2.8 cm: weight at 1, 884 grams [1.88 KG]: This s a huge... and remarkableViking period axe-head: A double bladed bearded axe of massive proportions: whoever had this made was extremely large in stature and, extremely serious aboutmaximising their strength in battle: The axe form corresponds with the Petersen type C typology however, thisis only seen in a single axe form and not cataloged in a double headed form aswith this example: This makes this conserved example extremely rare and anexample such as this is rarely seen outside of Museum collections: The axe whilst heavy, isextremely well balanced with a large spurs seen to the neck allowing a largepole to be securely hafted: An axe like this seen in a combat environment coulddeliver shattering blows and is double bladed nature, makes it very versatile inwell trained hands: interlocking with sword blows, shattering shield walls andagainst a unprotected combatant – utterly devastating: Condition: Extremely Fine and of Display Quality:The axe has undergonecareful oxide reduction and removal: The outer surfaces then being treated witha museum grade micro-oil to seal and protect the remaining high carbon richblades: Provenance: Previously part of a privateScandinavian collection formed in the 1970’s: I acquired this axe and severalother Norse pieces in the mid 2000’s:Available with a unique Ancienpasts Certificate of Authenticity upon sale:Copyright Ancient Pasts | All rights reservedShippingUK Royal Mail Special Delivery: International Royal Mail Tracked and Signed:ReturnsAvailable please contact us for Terms and Conditions:PaymentWe accept payment via Debit & Credit Card and PayPal. All transactions are 100% secure.
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