Scandinavian Pre-Viking Period Silver-Gilt Beast-Headed Strap End

拍品描述

Circa 5th century A.D. Comprising a tongue-shaped panel with two rivet-holes close to the upper edge, gently tapering towards the finial formed as a beast-head in plan with two domed eyes and two ribbed columns above a domed muzzle with nostrils; parcel-gilt; abraded. Cf. Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B., Fuglen, Dyret og Mennesket i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.2, Borgen, 2005, pl.201 (the finial of the brooch from Møllebakken, Bornholm). 13.9 grams, 52 mm (2 in.). [No Reserve] Ex UK gallery, early 2000s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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