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Viking Age Iron Fire-Striker with Bronze Serpent Handle
Viking Age Iron Fire-Striker with Bronze Serpent Handle
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9th-11th century A.D. Comprising a flat band with two hoops for the fingers forming the body of a serpent with raised head behind, iron striking face to the lower edge. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.144 (2). 39 grams, 79 mm (3 in.).

From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

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Viking Age Iron Fire-Striker with Bronze Serpent Handle

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