Wikingisches Schwert mit Damastklinge, Nordeuropa, 10. Jhdt. - photo 1
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Wikingisches Schwert mit Damastklinge, Nordeuropa, 10. Jhdt.

Lot 5462
07.05.2025 10:00UTC +02:00
Classic
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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ID 1418022
Lot 5462 | Wikingisches Schwert mit Damastklinge, Nordeuropa, 10. Jhdt.
Wikingisches Schwert mit Damastklinge, Nordeuropa, 10. Jhdt.
Zweischneidige Klinge mit beidseitig flacher Kehlung. Kern aus drei tordierten, feuerverschweißten Stäben mit seitlich angesetzten Schneiden. Im unteren Drittel stark korrodiert mit zahlreichen Durchbrüchen, die Spitze defekt. Spitzovale, leicht zur Klinge geneigte Parierstange. Konische Angel mit breitem Pagodenknauf. Länge 85 cm.
Provenienz: 2020 im europäischen Kunsthandel erworben, davor in der belgischen Sammlung Aeneas Merckx, zusammengetragen zwischen 1950 und 1980.
A northern European Viking sword with Damascus blade, 10th century
A northern European Viking sword with Damascus blade, 10th century
Double-edged blade with flat fullers on both sides. The core consisting of three twisted forge-welded bars with edges attached at the sides. The lower third distinctly corroded with numerous breaches, the point flawed. Pointed oval quillons lightly curved towards the blade. Tapered tang with broad pagoda-shaped pommel. Length 85 cm.
Provenance: Acquired from a European art dealer in 2020, before that time in the Belgian Aeneas Merckx collection assembled between 1950 and 1980.
Condition: III -
Auction house category:Swords, Epees and Rapiers
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