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LOT 0516
Sold for (Inc. bp): £557
VIKING GILT-BRONZE STIRRUP MOUNT WITH STYLISED DRAGONS
10TH-12TH CENTURY AD
1 3/4" (17 grams, 44mm).
10TH-12TH CENTURY AD
1 3/4" (17 grams, 44mm).
A cast openwork stirrup mount (?) with palmette outline, opposed beasts within the ornament; punched pellet texturing and pierced in several places for attachment; flat reverse.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s.
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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 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.