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Viking Penannular Brooch with Beast Heads
Viking Penannular Brooch with Beast Heads
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Description
10th-11th century AD. A bronze penannular brooch formed as a C-section shank with punched chevrons to the central band, beading to the outer edge; beast-head finials with pellet eyes and billet nose; round-section pin with flat band and similar face. 15 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. For beast head design see Korshun, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, items K-35 - K-44. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Viking Penannular Brooch with Beast Heads

Estimate £80 - £120
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Starting Price £5
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