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LOT 0322

Viking Bronze Protective Armlet

9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.

4 3/8 in. (216 grams, 11.2 cm).

Omega-shaped in plan with raised flange rim to both edges; bands of punched ornament to each face.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market, 1995-2000s.
Private collection, London, UK.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1852,0329.194, for similar identified as Latgalian.

CONDITION
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LOT 0322

Viking Bronze Protective Armlet

Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)

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