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Large Viking Age Bronze Decorated Penannular Brooch Large Viking Age Bronze Decorated Penannular Brooch Large Viking Age Bronze Decorated Penannular Brooch
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LOT 1438

Large Viking Age Bronze Decorated Penannular Brooch

9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

3 in. (76.6 grams, 77 mm).

With facetted terminals with remains of stamped ring-and-dot and triangle ornament, facetted body with framed beading and ring-and-dot pyramid finials, free-running pin with coiled head. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

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LOT 1438

Large Viking Age Bronze Decorated Penannular Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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