9th C. Viking Bronze Belt Buckle, ex Royal Athena
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Description
Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A penannular or omega type fibula brooch cast from bronze incised with a notch and stippled decoration across the obverse face. The faceted terminal knobs are engraved with circles. The curved prong pin still articulates smoothly and attaches via the looped end. This style of brooch was originally created in the Celtic British Isles around 600 CE and became popular throughout Scandinavia after the Vikings began to have contact with Celtic peoples following their forays along the coasts at the end of the 8th century CE. Size: 2.75" Diameter x 0.5" W (7 cm x 1.3 cm); 4" H (10.2 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries; ex-Munich art market in 2010; ex-German collection, acquired in the 1970s
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#171569
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries; ex-Munich art market in 2010; ex-German collection, acquired in the 1970s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#171569
Condition
A few surface nicks and chips, otherwise intact and excellent. Prong articulates smoothly, and dark patina throughout.
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9th C. Viking Bronze Belt Buckle, ex Royal Athena
Estimate $1,100 - $1,650
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