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LOT 1039
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,260
VIKING BRONZE ZOOMORPHIC PIN-JOINT PLAQUE
8TH-9TH CENTURY AD
4 3/4" (32 grams, 12 cm).
8TH-9TH CENTURY AD
4 3/4" (32 grams, 12 cm).
A cast flat-section plaque with angled lower end, scrolled bulb to the upper end, chip-carved zoomorphic Style III ornament in three bands; loop-and-tongue motif to the lower finial; to the reverse, two parallel longitudinal plates pierced to accept mounting pins for bead swags, one glass bead trapped between.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1990s.
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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.
