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LOT 1579
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
ANGLO-SCANDINAVIAN VIKING BRONZE BORRE KNOT DISC BROOCH
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (6.56 grams, 28 mm).
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (6.56 grams, 28 mm).
Disc brooch with low-relief Borre style looped tendrils motif, lug and catch to the reverse.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1692.
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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.
