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LOT 1462
Viking Age Decorated Ring
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.06 grams, 24.09 mm overall, 19.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
Composed of a curved ellipsoidal bezel and overlapping hoop arms, bezel with geometric decoration. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Bronze Equal-Arm Brooch Pair
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With central dome and upturned ends, ribbed and textured detailing to the obverse, catch and pin-lugs to the reverse. 109 grams total, 78-84 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
Equal-armed bronze brooches of this category were found in various graves of Birka’s cemeteries (graves 444, 603, 535, 551, 577 and 483). They were all female graves and these clasps were used to fasten the cloaks in the upper part of the dress. -
Viking Age Bronze Disc Brooch with Beast Facing Back
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Composed of a flat-section discoid body with pelletted border, low-relief motif of an advancing beast in regardant pose, tail curled beneath the body, the mouth open; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse; Baltic workmanship. 9.17 grams, 26.61 mm
Ex property of a Dutch collector before 2014. From the collection of a North American gentleman
The brooch is a later Scandinavian copy of a 9th century Anglo-Saxon brooch type with a regardant horse. The present example has a more dragon-like beast in similar pose with serpentine head and extended tongue. -
Viking Age Bronze Pendant
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With openwork lunate design decorated in low relief pellets; integral suspension loop. 1.87 grams, 22 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. From an old Munich collection.
