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LOT 1212
Viking Age Bronze Chain Necklace
CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
20 1/2 in. (63 grams, 52 cm long).
A bronze necklace composed of circular chain links and single larger hoop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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