Large Viking Iron Knife Blade

**First Time At Auction**

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A forged-iron blade of a lengthy size with a cutting edge opposite a thick spine. The blade tapers to a pointed tip and all is covered in a rich, russet patina. The thick tang would have been inserted into a handle made of either wood or bone to facilitate its grip and overall use. Size: 13.125" L x 1.25" W (33.3 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000

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Condition Report: Slight bending to blade tip. Chips and nicks to blade cutting edge and surface pitting. Heavy patina.