VIKING AGE BRONZE FEMALE FIGURE Ca. AD 800 - 1100. A bronze female figure standing in a rigid frontal pose with hands placed on the waist. The head is rounded with a slightly elongated face, featuring a prominent nose, small circular eyes, and a faintly incised mouth. The figure wears a beaded necklace with a row of raised circular elements across the upper chest. The torso is decorated with angular and linear motifs. A long, straight dress extends down to the ankles, with additional geometric patterns including a zigzag border near the hem. The short legs terminate in broad, flat feet. For similar see: The Swedish History Museum, Item number 57610_HST. Size: 75mm x 30mm; Weight: 90g Provenance: Private UK collection; acquired on the French market in the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.