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LOT 1857
Medieval Romanesque Bronze Lion Belt Mount
12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (6.5 grams, 32 mm).
Comprising a rectangular openwork body with a lion passant guardant with engraved detailing; rivet hole to each corner. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Norfolk, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-6C0DF6.
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