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LOT 1720
Viking Bronze Dragon-Headed Sword Hanger
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (13 grams, 54 mm).
Bifacial S-shaped with two terminals formed as dragon heads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s.
Ex private North American collection.
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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Flat-section penannular body with incised roped lines and hatching to the terminals. 15.7 grams, 54 mm
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Viking Age Silver-Gilt Odin with Ravens Belt Mount Group
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From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Viking Age Bronze Decorated Axe Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Formed as a miniature axehead with broad blade, ribbed border and three ring-and-dot motifs, flat socket pierced for suspension. 4.82 grams, 31 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
