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Viking Inspired Omega-Shaped Penannular Brooch Viking Inspired Omega-Shaped Penannular Brooch Viking Inspired Omega-Shaped Penannular Brooch
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LOT 1228

Viking Inspired Omega-Shaped Penannular Brooch

12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/4 in. (13 grams, 56 mm).

A Viking-inspired bronze Mordvinian 'Omega' penannular brooch comprising a round-section hoop and two trapezoidal plate finials each with a geometric design of granulation; round-section pin coiled to the hoop. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired early 2000s.
Property of a Birmingham, UK, collector.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIV, item 11.

CONDITION
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LOT 1228

Viking Inspired Omega-Shaped Penannular Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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