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LOT 1196
Sold for (Inc. bp): £261
VIKING BRONZE BIRD BROOCH WITH CROSS
10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (10.06 grams, 31 mm).
10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (10.06 grams, 31 mm).
The bird in profile with equal-arm cross on its back, linear detail to the wing and tail, lentoid eye, loop below the chest; loop to the reverse. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found near Winteringham, Humberside, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010, item 1.1.3-a.
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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.
