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LOT 1686
Viking Age Lead Gaming Piece
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (10.5 grams, 19 mm).
Hollow-formed and pyramidal in profile with open underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Yorkshire, UK.
From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s.
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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'The Powys' Hiberno-Norse Viking Gilt Bronze Pseudo-Penannular Brooch
8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £12,350
Comprising: hoop formed from two convergent crescentic flat-section arms with panels of Insular Style interlace to the obverse, the left arm with two later holes (to accept a securing chain or thong); at each wide end, a trapezoidal panel with regardant beast motif and three discoid cells; at the upper junction, a panel of two-strand interlace; between the wide ends, a narrow rectangular panel with interlace motif; the pin slightly hipped and with round-section shank, triangular headplate with three disc cells (one with amber fill) and central interlace panel; some gilding remaining. 74.4 grams, 13.2 cm
Found by Mr Steven Thomas whilst searching with a metal detector in Powys, Wales, UK, on 28th July 2023. Accompanied by a copy of the Cymru Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SN 91399 13122; NMGW-67571D. Accompanied by a condition report and analysis, no.012501 by the Nation Museum of Cardiff. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12730-236283. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The brooch is 'pseudo-penannular' because of the apparent gap between the flared terminals is blocked by the small rectangular panel; thus the pin cannot pass between the flared ends in the normal manner of a penannular brooch, where one of the curved arms is passed behind the pin to lock it in place. The findspot lies close to a major highway running from the kingdom of Brycheiniog to the southern part of Wales, not far from the Maen Madoc inscribed stone. -
Viking Age Bronze Necklace Bead Group
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising tubular beads with ribbed detailing and waisted tubular beads. 41 grams total, 13-28 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
From the small number of identified child burials dating to the Viking-Age, it appears that small bronze bells, toys and mirrors are often artefacts associated with children. There is also some evidence that large numbers of beads were attached to outfits or worn as ornaments by children in certain areas, like those of Baltic Curonian. -
Viking Age Bronze Twisted Bracelet
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Formed of four round-section twisted rods, looped finials. 22.8 grams, 65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
