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Viking Age Bronze Ceremonial Spoon with Bear's Head and Paws Viking Age Bronze Ceremonial Spoon with Bear's Head and Paws Viking Age Bronze Ceremonial Spoon with Bear's Head and Paws
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LOT 1404

Viking Age Bronze Ceremonial Spoon with Bear's Head and Paws

CIRCA 8TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/4 in. (12.9 grams, 71 mm).

The oval bowl with gently curved handle formed as a stylised bear in relief, displaying head and paw detailing. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

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LOT 1404

Viking Age Bronze Ceremonial Spoon with Bear's Head and Paws

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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