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LOT 1872

Viking Age Glass Bead Necklaces with Bronze Pendants

9TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

17 1/4 - 18 7/8 in. (68 grams total, 44-48 cm).

Comprising two restrung necklaces of oblate and other glass beads comprising: one with trapezoidal bronze dangles and a looped knot pendant; one with ribbed tubular dangles, two pairs of bell-shaped dangles and square-section glass bead; modern clasp to each. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Formerly in a private collection formed before 1950.
Ex property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 1872

Viking Age Glass Bead Necklaces with Bronze Pendants

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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