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Medieval Gilt Bronze Dragon-Headed Fitting Medieval Gilt Bronze Dragon-Headed Fitting Medieval Gilt Bronze Dragon-Headed Fitting
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LOT 1931

Medieval Gilt Bronze Dragon-Headed Fitting

12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (6.2 grams, 27 mm).

Comprising a rectangular bar with curved loop, finial formed as an intricately detailed dragon head with large teardrop-shaped eyes. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s-1990s.
Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
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LOT 1931

Medieval Gilt Bronze Dragon-Headed Fitting

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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