Viking axe with christian cross? Pictures.

Radboud · 10th July 2024, 06:39 AM

Interesting object, what's it made of? In the photo it looks like bronze, but that could just be the light.

As for the cross... it could just be a geometric pattern or a cross that isn't related to Christianity. Of course the Viking society gradually converted to Christianity during the 10th and 11th Centuries so a cross wouldn't be out of place later in the Viking Era.

Who's the auction house, we need to be careful. Some, like Timeline auctions have a reputation for peddling fakes.

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10th July 2024, 06:39 AM	#4
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 285	Interesting object, what's it made of? In the photo it looks like bronze, but that could just be the light. As for the cross... it could just be a geometric pattern or a cross that isn't related to Christianity. Of course the Viking society gradually converted to Christianity during the 10th and 11th Centuries so a cross wouldn't be out of place later in the Viking Era. Who's the auction house, we need to be careful. Some, like Timeline auctions have a reputation for peddling fakes.