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LOT 1509

Estimate
GBP (£) 180 - 240
EUR (€) 210 - 280
USD ($) 240 - 320

DARK AGE TINNED BRONZE BIRD HEAD FINIAL
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (35.3 grams, 38 mm).

Comprising an octagonal tube with tinned finish decorated with ring-and-dot motifs, at the top a hooked 'beak' with lateral guides for a strap.

PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION
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