9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with slender neck and broad curved blade, triangular socket with triangular lateral flanges. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14 (8"). 210 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved.