9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular-section blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin, rounded socket with lateral triangular wings and rectangular extension to the rear. See Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, plate 14, item 1.565 grams, 15.5cm (6"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960.[No Reserve]