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LOT 1863

Viking Period Silver Earring

CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (4.99 grams, 28 mm).

Penannular in form with tapering ends, granulated lower edge, central cell with glass cabochon. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1863

Viking Period Silver Earring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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