A Kievan Rus/Viking Period Iron Axe Head, ca. 9th - 11th century CE Medium - Silver He is portrayed here with

He is portrayed here with widely outspread arms and legs

Fine detailing is visible on both obverse and reverse

on the way to Nyirripi

and two small applied handles at the shoulder

A Kievan Rus/Viking Period Iron Axe Head, ca. 9th - 11th century CE Medium - Silver He is portrayed here withA rare and elaborate iron axe head from the Kievan Rus cultural sphere, dating to the Viking period (9th11th century CE). The head features a wide single edged blade with a dramatically flared profile and pointed, wing like elements projecting from the rear of the blade. Opposite the blade, a curved pike extends from the back, adding both symbolic and functional weight to the form. At the center, a tapered socket shaft is framed by upper and lower