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LOT 1726
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
VIKING AGE DECORATED BONE KNIFE HANDLE
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 in. (33 grams, 11.5 cm).
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 in. (33 grams, 11.5 cm).
Portion of single-edged blade from a knife with attached scales to the handle, each D-shaped in section flaring towards the outer end; incised pattern of whorls, tendrils and hatched discs to the outer end of each. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.177(2a).
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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.
