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LOT 0392
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,800
VIKING AGE SCANDINAVIAN GOLD FILIGREE PENDANT WITH TERSLEV MOTIF
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (7.99 grams, 40 mm).
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (7.99 grams, 40 mm).
Disc with integral loop secured at the reverse; obverse with applied filigree Terslev ornament of three radiating looped knots and interstitial loops. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12113-212333.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Kershaw, J.F., Viking Identities. Scandinavian Jewellery in England, Oxford, 2013, pl.4, 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.
