9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with curved blade, swept rear edge, square chin with slight spur to the rear, socket with thickened plate to the rear. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gr?¤ber, Uppsala, 1940, table 14(1"). 754 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection.