Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 800 to 1100 CE. A hefty forged-iron axe head of utilitarian form featuring a rectangular blade head with a sharpened edge, a thick neck, and a wide socketing shaft into which a wooden pole was likely inserted. The surfaces are covered in dark gray and orange patina that show telltale signs of this tool's age. Used for myriad tasks like chopping or shaping wood or mud bricks, this is a fine example of everyday Viking tools. Size: 6.2" L x 1.7" W x 1.9" H (15.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4.8 cm) Provenance: ex-Sedona, Arizona, USA collection; ex-private German collection, acquired on the European art market All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #170190