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LOT 686
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,955
ANGLO-SAXON DECORATED FUNERARY URN
(Ceramic, 1.8 kg, 20 cm.).
(Ceramic, 1.8 kg, 20 cm.).
Circa 5th-6th century AD. A large coil-made urn of globular form in dark brown fabric with conical shoulder and thin everted rim; below the shoulder a series of bosses and flanges in groups of three; to the shoulder a series of eccentric concentric lines.
PROVENANCE:
Found in a burial chamber on a building site near East Harling, Norfolk, UK in the late 1990's.
FOOTNOTES:
Recent studies have suggested that the form and decoration of such urns were representative of the social identity of the person interred.
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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.
