9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade widening to a broad bevelled edge and squared chin, with spur to the underside, socket with long lateral flanges; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XLIII, item 13. 1.3 kg total, 22cm including stand (8 3/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent.