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LOT 1370
Viking Age Bronze Artefact Collection
6TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/4 in. (42.6 grams, 25-44 mm).
Comprising: a domed mount with a pounced fantastical sea creature in low relief, the head modelled in raised relief; equal-arm brooch with central flower head flanked by scrolled crosses, vertical ribs between, remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse; mount with trefoil finial and possible zoomorphic scheme. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
With zones of applied granulation to the D-shaped body, applied bosses with granule clusters, filigree borders and detailing, straps to the reverse. 10.5 grams, 57 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Heavy Viking Age Bronze Bracelet
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Of penannular form, with decoratively facetted outer face and expanded terminals. 294 grams, 90 mm wide
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Implement Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With tear-drop plaque, pierced lug and scoop finial, low-relief geometric ornament. 10.9 grams, 93 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
In the Finno-Ugrian and Eastern Viking societies the status that an individual might achieve through personal qualities, social position and wealth was enhanced by valuable clothing, finely worked jewellery made of precious metal (like chatelaine chains for women) and, for the men, weapons and horse furnishing of exceptional quality. Families and individuals visually expressed the elements of other societies and cultures that they thought were desirable through the deliberate use of foreign objects.
