Viking Sword Of Petersen Type R Variant And Wheeler Type VI

10th/11th Century, Probably East European

In excavated condition, with broad slightly tapering double-edged blade, hilt comprising copper-alloy cross-piece of slightly arched section cast and chased along both sides with a zig-zaged pattern punched with minute dots and terminating in a circle at each end, flat tapering tang, and lobated pommel cast and chased with a panel of crossed circles along both sides

71.3 cm. blade, 85.4 cm. overall

For more information on the Petersen Typology see: sword-site.com/thread/845/petersens-classification-typology-viking-swords

For more information on the Wheeler Typology see: sword-site.com/thread/854/wheeler-typology-viking-sword-hilts

Source: www.bonhams.com/auctions/20803/lot/143/