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LOT 0347

Viking Age Twisted Gold Annular Brooch

CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (7.34 grams, 33 mm).

Composed of a decoratively twisted tapering annular ring and a free-running tongue of tapering round-section form.

Provenance

Acquired on the London art market, 1980s-1990s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202988.

Literature

Cf. annular brooches in Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.46.

CONDITION
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LOT 0347

Viking Age Twisted Gold Annular Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,925

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