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LOT 0390
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
VIKING AGE SCANDINAVIAN SILVER LUNAR PENDANT NECKLACE
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
17 3/4 in. (64 grams, 45 cm long).
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
17 3/4 in. (64 grams, 45 cm long).
Restrung necklace of silver biconical and melon beads with pendant domed discs and crescents, all with granule detailing.
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.12072-212328.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Makarov, N.A. ed., Rus v IX-X Vekach: Archeologicheskaya Panorama, Moscow, 2012, p.332, items 2-3; Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.98(13).
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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.
