9th-11th century AD. A bronze firesteel with openwork handle depicting addorsed horsemen riding on stylised horses with curved necks; iron blade. See Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gr?ber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.144, item 1. 27.2 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.