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LOT 1568
Viking Age Gold Cloisonné Animal-Shaped Pendant
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (0.53 grams, 20 mm).
Fragment with central area divided into three rectangular cells, D-shaped cell to the end and lateral triangle, irregular scoped cell above; probably from a larger cloisonné decorative item.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Viking Age Scandinavian Silver Pendant with Odin and his Ravens Huginn and Muninn
Circa 9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
With integral loop, border enclosing a low-relief image of a male facing mask between two birds embraced at the necks. 1.96 grams, 20 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. -
Viking Age Jellinge Style Bronze Regardant Beast Pendant
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
A Scandinavian pendant of Kipplingeberg type (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with regardant beast and foliage. 3.13 grams, 28 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. From an old Munich collection. -
Viking Age Silver 'Hoard' Group
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Comprising: two dome-headed dress pins; three pieces of hack-silver ingot; five miniature axeheads; a mitre-shaped finger ring; and other items. 42.8 grams total, 9-53 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
