9th-11th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section blade, narrow neck widening to a broad curved edge with square chin, socket with small lateral flanges and rectangular hammer extension to the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIII, item 13. 467 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve]