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Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Green Melon Bead Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Green Melon Bead Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Green Melon Bead
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LOT 1887

Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Green Melon Bead

9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 in. (6.80 grams, 44 mm).

Comprising a green glass melon bead suspended from a bronze bar, ribbed suspension loop above. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION
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LOT 1887

Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Green Melon Bead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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