9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade, narrow neck widening to a broad edge with straight chin, socket with small lateral flanges and long rectangular extension to the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIII, item 13. 710 grams, 18cm (7"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. [No Reserve]