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Old 9th July 2024, 03:52 PM   #1
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I recently purchased this axe head at a reputable auction. The objects had very good provenance from 1930 onwards.
Is it just me or does the item have a Christian cross in its markings?
How common is it that the markings is so well defined?
I am happy to post more pictures if desired.
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Old 9th July 2024, 10:22 PM   #2
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A few more pics.
Size is ca 14cm x 9cm.
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Old 10th July 2024, 03:43 AM   #3
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I'm moving this over to the European section.
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Old 10th July 2024, 06:39 AM   #4
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Interesting object, what's it made of? In the photo it looks like bronze, but that could just be the light.

As for the cross... it could just be a geometric pattern or a cross that isn't related to Christianity. Of course the Viking society gradually converted to Christianity during the 10th and 11th Centuries so a cross wouldn't be out of place later in the Viking Era.

Who's the auction house, we need to be careful. Some, like Timeline auctions have a reputation for peddling fakes.
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Interesting object, what's it made of? In the photo it looks like bronze, but that could just be the light.

As for the cross... it could just be a geometric pattern or a cross that isn't related to Christianity. Of course the Viking society gradually converted to Christianity during the 10th and 11th Centuries so a cross wouldn't be out of place later in the Viking Era.

Who's the auction house, we need to be careful. Some, like Timeline auctions have a reputation for peddling fakes.
Its made of iron.
I bought it from a well known Swedish auction house. And the provenance was very good. One of the reasons I bought it.
I can see now that the color is abit of in the pics. Maybe due to the background.
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Old 10th July 2024, 11:31 AM   #6
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Esotec, who told you this axe is Viking ? Was it the auction house ?
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