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LOT 0291
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
VIKING AGE CRYSTAL SPHERE IN GOLD PENDANT
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (23.3 grams, 66 mm).
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (23.3 grams, 66 mm).
Comprising a rock crystal sphere with shallow notches to accept gold filigree straps, looped at the bottom with separate dangle and green calcite or similar insert; gathered at the top into a sheet gold tube and suspended from a gold wire hoop with ends twisted round the shank. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.100(4).
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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.
