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LOT 0498
Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,255
VIKING ENAMELLED RUS PENDANT WITH BIRD
10TH-12TH CENTURY AD
1 1/4" (10.6 grams, 34mm).
10TH-12TH CENTURY AD
1 1/4" (10.6 grams, 34mm).
A gilt-bronze earring or pendant with hinged hoop, D-shaped body with champ-levé enamelled ornament, a standing bird to one face and a floral motif to the other. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960.
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AUCTIONS:
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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.
