Nobleman's Axe (Khazar Khaganate) 7th-8th Century

Small, status axe, nobleman's axe, Khazar Khaganate 6th-10th century. Archaeological find from Chernihiv region, professionally restored to bare metal. Good safety. Rare specimen.

This axe is an excellent attribute of the military nobility of the Khazar Khaganate: a good horse, expensive weapons, and such an axe were essential signs of a person endowed with power. The title indicates the period of the 7th-8th century; the description also mentions dating to the 6th-10th century, reflecting different approaches to the chronology of archaeological finds and allowing for a broader characterization of the item's historical context.

Historical context: The Khazar Khaganate was an association of nomadic tribes that controlled the territories of the North Caucasus, the Lower and Middle Volga regions, modern Northwestern Kazakhstan, the Azov Sea region, the eastern part of Crimea, and the European steppes up to the Dnieper. A large part of modern Ukraine fell within these territories, so the find from the Chernihiv region is of great importance for local history and archaeology.

Functional use: In addition to its combat purpose, this axe served as a means of punishment for transgressions – one could lightly strike with the blunt side or inflict a serious wound with the sharp blade. The item combines status symbolism and practical functionality, making it interesting for both collectors and researchers of military history.

Specifications and Metadata

• Name: Nobleman's Axe (Khazar Khaganate) 7th-8th Century
• Type: Axe
• Uniqueness: Rare
• Origin: archaeological find, Chernihiv region
• Restoration: professional restoration to bare metal
• Safety: good
• Brand: ZBROIA
• Product Category: Training and Simulation Weapons > Weapon Replicas (MMG)

A rare specimen for a private collection or museum exhibition, which recreates the social and military aspects of the Khazar Khaganate. Thanks to professional restoration, the item has been preserved in its authentic metal form, allowing for an appreciation of the axe's structural and aesthetic features. This makes it interesting for historians and archaeologists, as well as for connoisseurs of ancient weapons and reenactors.

Summary: A small, status nobleman's axe from the Khazar Khaganate, found in the Chernihiv region, restored to bare metal, with good safety and rare status – a unique offer for collectors and exhibitions.

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