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Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Pendant Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Pendant Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Pendant
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LOT 1673

Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Pendant

10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (5.42 grams, 39 mm).

Lentoid in plan with openwork image of a small bird being seized by a larger predator; loop to apex. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Norfolk, UK.

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LOT 1673

Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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