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Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Polished Amethyst Bead Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Polished Amethyst Bead Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Polished Amethyst Bead
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LOT 0351

Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Polished Amethyst Bead

CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/8 in. (18.93 grams, 55 mm including loop).

Comprising an amethyst bead with stamped conical disc above and below, suspension pin through centre with ring and loop above. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.

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LOT 0351

Viking Age Bronze Pendant with Polished Amethyst Bead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105

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