Viking Era Iron sword - 86.5 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 12,000 - € 15,000
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Viking Age iron sword dating to ca. 9th–10th century, about 86.5 cm in total length, with a two-edged blade, complete guard, grip and pommel featuring a linear decoration, in very good preserved condition.
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Description from the seller
Viking Age Iron Sword - 9th–10th century AD. - Decorated
Two-edged blade with a characteristic haft and decorated grip section
For sale is an impressive Viking Age iron sword typologically dated to the 9th–10th century AD.
The sword features an overall about 86.5 cm long, double-edged iron blade with a straight, characteristic shape of Viking Age sword tradition.
The blade shows an authentically aged, heavily patinated iron surface.
Particularly interesting is the fully preserved hilt with guard, grip ferrule and pommel. The robustly executed guard forms a striking terminus between blade and grip.
Special grip design
The grip section displays an interesting decorative detail: a clearly recognizable linear ornament runs along the pommel. This linear design gives the otherwise simple grip construction a distinctive decorative element.
Typological classification
On account of the blade, guard, and pommel design, the piece is attributed to the Viking Age form spectrum of the 9th–10th centuries AD.
The form adheres to the tradition of swords from the Viking Age that were widespread in the Scandinavian region and the broader Northern European cultural sphere. Comparable shapes 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 classification based on the preserved condition and the available photo documentation.
Condition
The sword is in very good archaeological preservation state.
The iron surface shows corrosion, age-related irregularities, and encrustations. The original form of blade, guard, grip ferrule, and pommel is still largely recognizable.
Technical specifications
* Item: Viking Age iron sword
* Dating: ca. 9th–10th century AD
* Cultural area: Viking Age / Northern Europe
* Material: iron
* Overall length: ca. 86.5 cm
* Blade: double-edged
* Grip: preserved
* Guard: preserved
* Pommel: preserved with linear ornament
* Condition: very good
Viking Age Iron Sword - 9th–10th century AD. - Decorated
Two-edged blade with a characteristic haft and decorated grip section
For sale is an impressive Viking Age iron sword typologically dated to the 9th–10th century AD.
The sword features an overall about 86.5 cm long, double-edged iron blade with a straight, characteristic shape of Viking Age sword tradition.
The blade shows an authentically aged, heavily patinated iron surface.
Particularly interesting is the fully preserved hilt with guard, grip ferrule and pommel. The robustly executed guard forms a striking terminus between blade and grip.
Special grip design
The grip section displays an interesting decorative detail: a clearly recognizable linear ornament runs along the pommel. This linear design gives the otherwise simple grip construction a distinctive decorative element.
Typological classification
On account of the blade, guard, and pommel design, the piece is attributed to the Viking Age form spectrum of the 9th–10th centuries AD.
The form adheres to the tradition of swords from the Viking Age that were widespread in the Scandinavian region and the broader Northern European cultural sphere. Comparable shapes 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 classification based on the preserved condition and the available photo documentation.
Condition
The sword is in very good archaeological preservation state.
The iron surface shows corrosion, age-related irregularities, and encrustations. The original form of blade, guard, grip ferrule, and pommel is still largely recognizable.
Technical specifications
* Item: Viking Age iron sword
* Dating: ca. 9th–10th century AD
* Cultural area: Viking Age / Northern Europe
* Material: iron
* Overall length: ca. 86.5 cm
* Blade: double-edged
* Grip: preserved
* Guard: preserved
* Pommel: preserved with linear ornament
* Condition: very good
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
Ca 9. - 10. Jh.
Name of object
sword
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2009
Material
Iron
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.
