Viking Age Scandinavian Silver-Gilt Pendant with Mask

拍品描述

Circa 9th-11th century A.D. With integral loop, border enclosing a low-relief image of a male facing mask between two birds embraced at the necks; Kipplingeberg type. Cf. Korshyn, V.E., Yazicheskiye Priveski Drevniye Rusi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item J.2.02. 3.81 grams, 23 mm (7/8 in.). [No Reserve] Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. 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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