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LOT 1823
Viking Age Twisted Bronze Bracelet with Hatch-Decorated Terminals
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (47.3 grams, 77 mm).
Penannular bracelet formed from two rods twisted about each other, flattened to each end with incised hatched design to the outer edge. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an East Sussex, UK, private collection; acquired 1980s-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1823
Viking Age Twisted Bronze Bracelet with Hatch-Decorated Terminals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
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Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Gilt Bronze Pendant
11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
With elaborate decoration; a central motif surrounded by four wave-like double ropework scrolls with triangles in the field within a ropework border; apex loop with Thor's head above. 8.23 grams, 37 mm
Found in Harling, Norfolk, UK, on 11th January 2024. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.TBA. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Scandinavian Pre-Viking Gold Votive Plaque of Guldgubbe with Goddess Facing
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,420
Sheet-gold plaque with folded edges, repoussé image of a facing figure in ankle-length robe, hands resting on the hips. 1.45 grams, 26 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12755-234703. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Guldgubbe was originally a Swedish word that has entered in the Scandinavian language and denote tiny human or divine figures either cut from sheet gold or formed over a patrix. Figures of women are extremely rare in metal art before the 7th century A.D. It is only with Guldgubbe that women make their appearance. They are usually viewed both in profile or (like here) frontally. -
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Viking Age Bronze Horse and Rider Pendant
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Flat-section openwork formed as a figure riding a horse facing left with simple stylised detailing. 2.19 grams, 33 mm
Fine condition.
German art market before 2000. With a European gentleman living in the UK. Ex property of a Surrey gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
