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LOT 0329
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
VIKING AGE SILVER FILIGREE PENDANT
9TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5.1 grams, 34 mm high).
9TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5.1 grams, 34 mm high).
Discoid with integral suspension loop, central dome, filigree scrolled knotwork and pellets. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, for discussion and comparable examples; cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, for discussion and comparable examples.
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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.
