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Europa del Nord
length 95 cm.
Broad, straight, double-edged blade, finely worked in pattern-welding, giving the surface a harmonious appearance similar to wood. The central part of the blade featuring a slight fuller at the middle while the tip is oval. On one side, near the forte, th
length 95 cm.
Broad, straight, double-edged blade, finely worked in pattern-welding, giving the surface a harmonious appearance similar to wood. The central part of the blade featuring a slight fuller at the middle while the tip is oval. On one side, near the forte, th
Specialist Notes
While today pattern-welding is essentially an aesthetic choice, in the Viking Age it responded above all to the need to make use of every possible fragment of ferrous material (bloom) and to homogenise an iron that was by nature highly heterogeneous and w
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Condition report
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The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers.
We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.
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