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LOT 1174
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
VIKING AGE SILVER RING WITH FILIGREE DECORATION
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.36 grams, 20.63 mm overall, 16.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.36 grams, 20.63 mm overall, 16.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
With flat-section hoop and tiered rims of applied beaded wire, applied granules to the median field. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.111(8), 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.
