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LOT 0298

Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Chip-Carved Beast Manuscript Mount

CIRCA 7TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (22.5 grams, 33 mm).

With high-relief aviform head and wings and looped ornamental swags, knotwork panels in the field; two holes for mounting; possibly a book-mount, Hiberno-Saxon workmanship.

Provenance

Found East Anglia, UK.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11884-204955.

Literature

Cf. Webster, L. & Backhouse, J., The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, items 102, 106(a), 107(a).

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LOT 0298

Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Chip-Carved Beast Manuscript Mount

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380

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