Bidspirit auction | SAXON / VIKING BRONZE APPLIQUÉ

SAXON / VIKING BRONZE APPLIQUÉ WITH GEOMETRIC MOTIF - Ca. AD 800 - 900. A large circular bronze appliqué with a central domed boss surrounded by tight loops and knotwork arranged symmetrically around it. The back is flat with a short rivet projecting from the centre. For similar see: J. G. Campbell, The Viking Art, Thames and Hudson 2013, f. 57; The British Museum, Museum number 1921,1101.123. Size: 33mm x 33mm; Weight: 9g Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.