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LOT 1235
Viking Age Cowrie Shell Pendant Collection
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (46 grams total, 15-24 mm).
Comprising over thirty natural shell pendants. [39, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Viking Age Silver Filigree Wolf's Head Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Of triangular form with integral suspension loop, the face delineated using granules to form almond-shaped eyes beneath eyebrows, concentric chevrons to the nasal line; applied granules and straps to the loop. 1.79 grams, 26 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. From a London W1, UK, collection. -
Viking Age Bronze Strap Junction
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of a ring with two free-running bars with openwork designs to the front face and bars to reverse; section of fabric remaining. 35.3 grams, 57 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Gold Axe-Shaped Bead
Circa 9th-11th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Sheet-gold bead with applied granules to both flat faces. 0.34 grams, 10.34 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
