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LOT 1231
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
VIKING AGE STAMPED SILVER PENDANT
CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1 1/2 in. (4.89 grams, 38 mm).
CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1 1/2 in. (4.89 grams, 38 mm).
A silver discoid pendant with ribbed suspension loop, decorated with a central repoussé dome within a square frame composed of stamped triangles containing single pellets, in turn enclosed within a roundel composed of stamped triangles containing trefoil pellets, and an outer border of annulets. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the 1990s.
From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, plate 97 (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.
