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THBImportant Viking Iron Sword w/ Inlaid Gold Designs
Lot 80
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Aug 30, 2018
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2018-08-30 10:00:00
2018-08-30 10:00:00
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Featuring classical antiquities, Asian, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring classical antiquities, Asian, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe, plus fine art. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Northwestern Europe to British Isles, Viking, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. One of the finest Viking iron swords we have had the pleasure of offering! Iron long sword, Oakeshott type X, the blade doubled edged with wide fuller to both face and obverse surfaces, which runs almost the entire length of the blade. Blade has a typical broad rounded point and is noticeably broad - 48mm at origin. In plan the cross guard is nearly rectilinear, with squared terminals, pommel in typical domed shape attached with flattened flange at crown. Each side of the blade is decorated - one side with series of runic text which is partially obscured from age and wear. The opposite side is decorated with three high-karat gold inlays in cross inside circle design. Size: 35" L x 5.75" W (88.9 cm x 14.6 cm)
Tested for metal analysis and authenticity by Dr. Gerry McDonald at Gerry McDonald Archaeometals, Wales and Artemis Testing Labs, Louisville, Colorado. Results will be provided to purchaser, but confirms age of the metal and manufacturing technique is consistent with swords from the Viking era. Comes with custom magnetic wall mount.
Provenance: ex-Green collection, United Kingdom
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#137602Blade has been cleaned electrolytically and stabilized. Two areas - one at center blade and other near tip with what may be an old strike spot where there is a slight indention and area of raised iron. Overall in remarkable condition!Condition
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