VIKING IRON DAMASCUS STEEL BLADE Ca. AD 800 - 1000. A beautifully formed iron Damascus steel sword. The blade is double edged with a triangular tip and a long tang. The central part of the blade is adorned with Damascus steel. Size: 415mm x 50mm; Weight: 275g. Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.