9th-11th century A.D. With triangular section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin, rounded socket. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14, item 3; Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table V, items 16, 17, 20. 487 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.).

From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

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