Knowing more than a bear about these things, I was intrigued, especially since someone charred it.
Maybe 10 feet later I saw what I believed t be a rusted brake rotor, covered in debris. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be the missing head!
For the life of me, I cannot place the maker, and would like some more experienced eyes on it than my own. Some things of interest:
There are runes of some sort on the head, though quite faint.
The eye has evidence of non- forge welding.
The shoulders themselves are shaped, but not in a way I would expect from mass production.
Lastly, a file will barely bite the edge, but has no issue with the area around the eye.
Look forward to what you folks think, much appreciated!
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