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LOT 1812
Viking Age Bronze Pendant Hanger with Bell Drops
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 in. (51.5 grams, 13.7 cm).
Comprising a horizontal bar with ropework detailing to the obverse, two attachment loops to the reverse and suspension loop above; row of five loops to the lower edge with dangles attached: rumbler bell on coiled shank with median bead; two rumbler bells on tubular shanks; two jingles on coiled shanks. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
LiteratureCf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXV, for type.
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