Viking Bronze Mount with Ravens
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10th-12th century AD. A cast discoid plaque with pelletted border, pair of addorsed ravens in low relief; pierced. 3.33 grams, 27mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. The two ravens are probably the ones who were sacred to Odin called Hugin and Munin (Thought and Memory) who flew around the world each day and returned to report to Odin all that they had seen. [No Reserve]
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Fair condition; two fragments absent.
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- 24%
Viking Bronze Mount with Ravens
Estimate £80 - £120
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