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LOT 1686
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Urnes Mount
LATE 11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (10.9 grams, 33 mm).
The openwork body formed as sinuous zoomorphic interlace in the Urnes style. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Pulham Market, 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-0139C1.
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LOT 1686
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Urnes Mount
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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