Viking Bronze Twist Decorated Torc
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10th-11th century AD. A cast penannular neck-ring with tapering terminals and expanded central portion decorated with moulded spiral band decoration in imitation of the usual twisted-rectangular bar rings; the terminals thinned and flattened, one is narrow and pointed and the other is spatulate. Cf. Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari (Finland), A History of Weapons and Ornaments, Helsinki, 2000, p.118-21. 104 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a gentleman; previously in an old English collection formed in the 1950s. TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.
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Very fine condition.
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Viking Bronze Twist Decorated Torc
Estimate £400 - £600
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