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LOT 1592

Viking Age Decorated Bronze Bracelet

CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 in. (14.6 grams, 61 mm).

With a round-section penannular body with expanding terminals; the upper face with punched dot motifs and herringbone pattern to the flaring terminals. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 1592

Viking Age Decorated Bronze Bracelet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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