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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]
ProvenanceAcquired 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.
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