Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 31, 2019
(Your local time)
United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 2699:
Viking Interlace-Headed Pin
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Start price:
£
270
Estimated price:
$300 - $400
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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9th-10th century AD
A bronze brooch pin comprising a tapering round-section shank, open loop to the reverse, lyre-shaped head with Ringerike Style three-band interlace design. 31 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Fine condition.
Provenance
From a UK collection; acquired on the London art market in 2004.
Literature
Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, table 43(7) for type.
