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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 Decorated Gold Ring
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With medial band of pellets between shallow channels. 1.64 grams, 17.62 mm overall, 16.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Brooch with Interlaced Birds
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Slightly domed profile with boss to the centre, parcel-gilt rim and spandrels, niello-inlaid motif of four bird-heads on curved necks; pin-lugs, hinged pin, catch and loop to the reverse. 23.7 grams, 44 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. -
Viking Age Silver Sword Chape with Interlaced Design
Circa 9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
With heater-shaped body and trefoil to the apex with lobe detailing, openwork Borre Style design to the body with three-band mesh design, facing mask with lobes to the upper edge, pellet eyes and moustache. 46.80, 62.38 mm.
Ex property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.
The image seems to be a mixture of the two Scandinavian styles 'Borre' and 'Jellinge'. They belong to the style of 'German four legged beast' in Animal style from the Baltic Sea region, according to P. Paulsen's classification. The recent discoveries of similar chapes in the Balkans suggest their employment from the Varangian Guard of Byzantium in 10th century A.D.
