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LOT 1768

Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Radiate-Headed Brooch

LATER 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (4.84 grams, 30 mm).

With oval headplate with three knobs, the obverse decorated with curvilinear knotted ridged design, rounded bow; ferrous remains to the reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Skirpenbeck, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.
From an old private collection of a Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-2A90CB.

CONDITION

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LOT 1768

Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Radiate-Headed Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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