10th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with small socket, D-shaped in plan with raised sides, narrow neck and flared blade with broad curved upper edge and straight lower edge. Cf. Petersen, J., De Norske Vikingsverd, Oslo, 1919, pp.40ff. 275 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Ex California, USA, collection formed since the late 1960s; acquired on the European art market before the late 1990s. Type E of the Petersen classification. [No Reserve] Condition Report Fine condition.