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LOT 0337
Large Scandinavian Viking Silver Filigree Lunate Pendant
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (5.97 grams, 45 mm).
Of crescentic form and of Northern European type (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with beaded border, finely decorated integral loop, very fine granular decoration with three raised bosses.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market before 2000.
From an old Munich collection.
Cf. Graham-Campbell, J., The Vikings, The British Museum, London, 1980, p.51, for similar.
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LOT 0337
Large Scandinavian Viking Silver Filigree Lunate Pendant
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