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LOT 1694

Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Apex Mount

11TH CENTURY A.D.

1 7/8 in. (23.6 grams, 48 mm).

With openwork beast decoration, single iron rivet to the top. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found in Rocklands, Norfolk, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-7AD1D2.

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LOT 1694

Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Apex Mount

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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