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LOT 1773
Viking Age Gold Pendant with Natural Garnets
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.54 grams, 27 mm).
Hoop with cell and dangle with irregular garnet beads, spherical dangle finial.
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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With low-relief Borre style looped tendrils motif, lug and catch to the reverse. 10.4 grams, 29 mm
Found near Holt, Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. -
Viking Age Gold Animal-Headed Applique
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Sheet gold appliqué with repoussé detailing, two attachment rings to the reverse. 0.29 grams, 13 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
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Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Wolf-Head Strap End
10th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Elongated plate with longitudinal split and rivet; openwork scrolled tendril motif developing to a wolf-head. 14.6 grams, 55 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
The head is sometimes attributed to Fenrir the cosmic wolf which will break free from the bonds the gods placed on it and destroy the world at the end of time.
