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LOT 1387
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
VIKING AGE BRONZE RIDING CROP TERMINAL WITH EAGLE'S HEAD
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (20.5 grams, 36 mm).
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (20.5 grams, 36 mm).
Displaying stylised feather, head and beak detailing; one piercing to neck for attachment; hollow-formed. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Griciuviene, E., Žiemgaliai - The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 881.
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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.
