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LOT 1353

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

VIKING BRONZE BIRD BROOCH WITH CROSS
CIRCA 8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (6.7 grams, 33 mm).

Weetch Type 30b; possibly in the form of a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit, standing in profile left, a Christian cross projecting from its back, some stylised detailing to the feathers; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
Found Berkshire, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-5DED86.

CONDITION
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