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LOT 0882
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,356
VIKING BRONZE HORSE HEAD STAFF FINIAL
11TH-12TH CENTURY AD
2" (54 grams, 50 mm).
11TH-12TH CENTURY AD
2" (54 grams, 50 mm).
A cast bronze finial in the form of a horse's head with hatched mane, small elliptical ears, ring-and-dot eyes and clubbed muzzle; the socket elliptical in plan with a large attachment hole to one side.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK; acquired late 1980s-early 1990s; found near York, UK.
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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.
