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LOT 1718
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
ANGLO-SAXON BRONZE MOUNT WITH CENTRAL GARNET
6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.06 grams, 32 mm).
6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.06 grams, 32 mm).
Rectangular in plan with raised rim and rivet to each corner; central cell with beaded border and inset garnet cloison, high-relief flanking zoomorphs in Salin's Style I. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Webster, L., Anglo-Saxon Art, London, 2012, item 35, for almost identical form, from Howletts, Kent.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
