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LOT 1479
Viking Bronze Stirrup Terminal Collection
CIRCA 10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 1/8 in. (103 grams total, 27-53 mm).
Comprising one example accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record for an Anglo-Scandinavian terminal with a trilobate end resembling an animal's foot, William's Class L; accompanied by four additional terminals of different types, some with zoomorphic designs in relief. [5, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-138BD4.
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