Medieval, Viking Era Iron Knife with Raven Handle Circa 8th-10th century AD (blade) This iron knife boasts a one-sided blade designed with a prominent curve culminating in a sharp point. The knife is mounted in a handle reconstructed from bone, featuring the hilt adorned with incised motifs, and the pommel in the form of a mythological beast, possibly a raven. In Viking culture, ravens were associated with Odin, the god of wisdom, who was accompanied by two ravens named Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory). Dimensions: 330mm x 40mm; weight 150g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.