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LOT 1905
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
VIKING BRONZE OPENWORK SWORD CHAPE
9TH-EARLY 11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (4 3/8 in.) (23.8 grams, 57 mm (42.8 grams total, 11 cm including stand)).
9TH-EARLY 11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (4 3/8 in.) (23.8 grams, 57 mm (42.8 grams total, 11 cm including stand)).
With heater-shaped body and lobed trefoil to the apex on each face, openwork Borre Style design to the body with three-band mesh, facing 'bear-head' mask with lobes to the upper edge, pellet eyes and moustache; supplied with a custom-made stand.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s.
Private collection, London.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Paulsen, P., Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, figs.48-55.
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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.
