Lot no. 301
VIKING BRONZE ODIN AMULET Ca. AD 800 - 1100. A cast bronze amulet in the form of a bust of a male figure with a rectangular torso, elongated head, and raised left arm. The face is rendered with a long nose, incised eyes and brows, and a fringe-like border. The front of the tunic is decorated with a geometric pattern of incised triangles and lozenges. A small perforation is present below the torso, and a long, tapering tang extends downwards from the lower edge. Size: 67.7mm x 24.9mm; Weight: 9.7g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.
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Antique art and decorative objects
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ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES - DAY 1
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04/26/2025
Offered by Apollo Art Auctions
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