Viking Era Iron Battle Axe
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Viking Era iron battle axe with a broad asymmetrical curved blade, 16 × 15 cm, in good condition dating to the 9th–11th century AD, provenance from the Netherlands, acquired in 2026 from a private collection, authenticity original/official, and shipping within the European Union only.
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Viking Age, iron battle axe with a broad asymmetrical curved blade and a short socketed shaft.
Size:
± 16 x 15 cm
Condition:
Very good and solid example in a stable condition. The surface shows a deep brown oxidised patina throughout, with clear age-related corrosion and encrustation. The form remains well preserved. Great example of a Viking Age iron axe, rare in this well preserved condition.
-> Viking battle axes were among the most characteristic weapons of the Viking Age, roughly 8th to 11th century AD. They were valued for being effective, versatile and less costly to produce than swords, which made them accessible to a wide range of warriors, from ordinary fighters to wealthy elites.
In combat, Viking axes could be used both for powerful chopping blows and for hooking an opponent’s shield or limbs. Forms ranged from smaller practical axes that could serve as both tool and weapon, to larger dedicated war axes with broader blades and longer shafts. Some later examples developed into the famous broad-bladed or “Danish” axe, associated with elite warriors and formidable two-handed fighting.
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* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention:
Due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Viking Age, iron battle axe with a broad asymmetrical curved blade and a short socketed shaft.
Size:
± 16 x 15 cm
Condition:
Very good and solid example in a stable condition. The surface shows a deep brown oxidised patina throughout, with clear age-related corrosion and encrustation. The form remains well preserved. Great example of a Viking Age iron axe, rare in this well preserved condition.
-> Viking battle axes were among the most characteristic weapons of the Viking Age, roughly 8th to 11th century AD. They were valued for being effective, versatile and less costly to produce than swords, which made them accessible to a wide range of warriors, from ordinary fighters to wealthy elites.
In combat, Viking axes could be used both for powerful chopping blows and for hooking an opponent’s shield or limbs. Forms ranged from smaller practical axes that could serve as both tool and weapon, to larger dedicated war axes with broader blades and longer shafts. Some later examples developed into the famous broad-bladed or “Danish” axe, associated with elite warriors and formidable two-handed fighting.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9th-11th century AD
Name of object
Battle Axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2026
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
