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Viking Age Bronze Horse Harness Pendant Set Viking Age Bronze Horse Harness Pendant Set Viking Age Bronze Horse Harness Pendant Set
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LOT 1444

Viking Age Bronze Horse Harness Pendant Set

9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 - 1 5/8 in. (57 grams total, 20-41 mm).

Mainly comprising square bronze appliqué panels with four piercings, loop to one edge and ovoid dangle. [21, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.

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LOT 1444

Viking Age Bronze Horse Harness Pendant Set

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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