Viking Era Sword - Ornate - 86.5 cm
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Wikingerzeit iron sword dating to the 9th–10th century AD, with a two-edged blade, full guard and grip, about 86.5 cm long, in very good condition and authentic.
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Viking-age Iron Sword – 9th–10th century AD – Decorated
Two-edged blade with characteristic hilt and decorated grip section
For sale is an impressive Viking-age iron sword, typologically classified to the 9th–10th century AD.
The sword features an overall approximately 86.5 cm long, two-edged iron blade with the straight form characteristic of the Viking sword tradition. The blade shows an authentically finished, heavily aged iron surface with clear corrosion traces and age-related material changes.
Particularly interesting is the completely preserved sheath with guard, tang, and pommel. The robustly designed guard forms a striking termination between blade and grip.
Distinctive grip design
The grip section features an interesting decorative detail: a clearly recognizable linear ornament runs along the pommel. This linear design gives the otherwise plain grip construction a characteristic decorative element.
The pommel is also particularly striking and, together with the guard, creates a balanced silhouette that is characteristic of medieval swords.
Typological classification
Based on the design of the blade, guard, and pommel, the piece is attributed to the Viking-age form group of the 9th–10th centuries AD.
The form belongs to the tradition of swords from the Viking era that were widespread in the Scandinavian region and the broader Northern European cultural sphere. Comparable forms are known from Scandinavia, the Baltic region, and the eastern contact areas of the Viking Age.
The exact typological assignment should be understood as a comparative placement due to the preserved condition and the available photo documentation.
Condition
The sword is in a very good archaeological preservation state.
The iron surface shows corrosion, age-related irregularities, and encrustations.
The original shape of the blade, guard, tang, and pommel is nevertheless largely recognizable.
Technical specifications
* Item: Viking-age iron sword
* Dating: ca. 9th–10th century AD
* Cultural sphere: Viking Age / Northern Europe
* Material: Iron
* Overall length: approx. 86.5 cm
* Blade: two-edged
* Grip: preserved
* Guard: preserved
* Pommel: preserved with linear ornamentation
* Condition: very good condition
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as an analysis of metals (XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Viking-age Iron Sword – 9th–10th century AD – Decorated
Two-edged blade with characteristic hilt and decorated grip section
For sale is an impressive Viking-age iron sword, typologically classified to the 9th–10th century AD.
The sword features an overall approximately 86.5 cm long, two-edged iron blade with the straight form characteristic of the Viking sword tradition. The blade shows an authentically finished, heavily aged iron surface with clear corrosion traces and age-related material changes.
Particularly interesting is the completely preserved sheath with guard, tang, and pommel. The robustly designed guard forms a striking termination between blade and grip.
Distinctive grip design
The grip section features an interesting decorative detail: a clearly recognizable linear ornament runs along the pommel. This linear design gives the otherwise plain grip construction a characteristic decorative element.
The pommel is also particularly striking and, together with the guard, creates a balanced silhouette that is characteristic of medieval swords.
Typological classification
Based on the design of the blade, guard, and pommel, the piece is attributed to the Viking-age form group of the 9th–10th centuries AD.
The form belongs to the tradition of swords from the Viking era that were widespread in the Scandinavian region and the broader Northern European cultural sphere. Comparable forms are known from Scandinavia, the Baltic region, and the eastern contact areas of the Viking Age.
The exact typological assignment should be understood as a comparative placement due to the preserved condition and the available photo documentation.
Condition
The sword is in a very good archaeological preservation state.
The iron surface shows corrosion, age-related irregularities, and encrustations.
The original shape of the blade, guard, tang, and pommel is nevertheless largely recognizable.
Technical specifications
* Item: Viking-age iron sword
* Dating: ca. 9th–10th century AD
* Cultural sphere: Viking Age / Northern Europe
* Material: Iron
* Overall length: approx. 86.5 cm
* Blade: two-edged
* Grip: preserved
* Guard: preserved
* Pommel: preserved with linear ornamentation
* Condition: very good condition
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as an analysis of metals (XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9. - 10. jh.
Name of object
Sword - Ornate
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2009
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
86.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1976
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
