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LOT 1713

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Ansate Brooch

800-900 A.D.

1 7/8 in. (12.8 grams, 48 mm).

Comprising two lozengiform feet joined by an arched bow with median plate; feet and bow decorated with raised saltire and pellets in the spandrel; pierced pin-lug and catch to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Little Blakenham, Suffolk, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-4BC3AB.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1713

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Ansate Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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