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LOT 1704
Estimate
GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 460
USD ($) 400 - 540
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
PRE-VIKING BRONZE OWL MOUNT
FINNO-UGRIC, 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (11.4 grams, 40 mm).
FINNO-UGRIC, 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (11.4 grams, 40 mm).
Modelled in the half-round, mount with lugs to the reverse, ropework border; Polomskoy Culture. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.LX (13).
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
