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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Ancient Art / Medieval - Merovingian axe - found in 1886 at Orléans - 5th / 8th c.
Very rare Merovingian forged iron axe in the shape of a halberd. Large symmetrical forged iron axe, curved axe iron. Symmetrical blade, slightly curved, connected to a solid neck at the end of which sits the rectangular tang hole with lateral reinforcements. Merovingian period, 5th / 8th century. Contains an old label mentioning: "Axe found in the Loire in 1886 about 50 m from the new bridge". A similar axe was discovered in the Merovingian necropolis of Erstein. Length 22.6 cm. Width 19.2 cm. - Very good condition - oxidations Provenance: France, L.V.L. gallery The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural object passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All of the seller's items are sent with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Estimate:$1,012.7
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