North America Slate Birdstone Group
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1st millenium AD. A mixed group of items finely formed in polished banded slate comprising: three birdstones (one with protuberant eyes, labelled Indiana) each double pierced to underside; a 'snake' form and a bird-head with very pronounced eyes and double pierced to base (labelled Ohio Bird P. Richter). Cf. Miles, Charles, p.175 & 178, no.7.77 & 7.98. 505 grams total, 7-14 cm long (2 3/4 - 5 1/2"). Property of a London collector; acquired in the 1970s; formerly in the Richter collection, Ohio, USA. [5, No Reserve]
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Very fine condition.
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North America Slate Birdstone Group
Estimate £70 - £90
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