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LOT 1765
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
VIKING AGE BRONZE PENDANT WITH DUCK-FOOT PENDANTS
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (146 grams, 15 cm).
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (146 grams, 15 cm).
A rectangular bronze pendant formed as a pair of addorsed horse-heads in profile and openwork panel; bar with seven articulated chains each terminating in a pendant formed as the foot of a wading bird, Finno-Ugric type.
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.LI (8), for similar.
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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.
