Nydam, axe handle
(Nydam-økseskaft; Nydam Engmose yxskaft; Nydam 5)
Sigla | SJy 67 | MS1995;341 | DR MS1995;341 |
Findspot | Nydam (Sottrup Sogn, Sønderborg Amt, Sydjylland, DK) |
Transliteration |
(wa)gagastiz |
alu ˈ (wi)h(gus)ikijaz ˈ aiþalataz |
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Translation | Wāgagastiz - alu - [Ich] weihe/kämpfe, [ich] Sīkijaz, Aiþalātaz. |
Translation | Wāgagastiz - alu - [I] consecrate/fight, [I] Sīkijaz, Aiþalātaz. |
Class of object | weapon/weapon accessories |
Type of object | close-quarters weapon |
Object | axe handle |
Measurements | 93; Ø3,5-1,5 |
Find year | 1993 |
Class of material | wood |
Material | apple tree/hawthorn/rowan |
Material specifics | - |
Preservation | fragmented |
Completeness | yes |
External dating | 340 - 360 |
Method of dating | arch. |
Iconographic elements | yes |
Dating (ICO style) | - |
Context | deposit find |
Rune row | older fuþark |
Category | run. |
Preservation | impaired; good |
Completeness | yes |
Findno.: 187