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LOT 1451
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
VIKING AGE BRONZE PENANNULAR BROOCH WITH DRAGON
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (37 grams, 59 mm).
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (37 grams, 59 mm).
The hoop with a stylised zoomorphic design representing a bird, decorative collars and articulate tongue with openwork geometric dragon motif with head modelled in the half-round; long pin lost in antiquity. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Graham-Campbell, J., The Vikings, The British Museum, London, 1980, p.112, for a comparable brooch.
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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.
