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LOT 1383
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
VIKING AGE IRON STIRRUP PAIR WITH HORSE BIT
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
7 3/4 - 7 7/8 in. (821 grams total, 19.5-20 cm).
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
7 3/4 - 7 7/8 in. (821 grams total, 19.5-20 cm).
Comprising: two hand-forged iron stirrups each with a reinforcing strap beneath the footplate, slotted suspension plate; snaffle-bit with hooked outer ends each with a twisted-rod ring and a curved transverse bar with dentilled lower edge. [3, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.33(2), for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
