Viking Era Bronze Exceptionally Well Preserved, Openwork Buckle with a Stylized Openwork facing Portrait
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Viking Era bronze openwork buckle, exceptionally well preserved with a stylized anthropomorphic facing portrait, dating to the 9th–11th century AD, in excellent condition with a movable fastener, width 38 mm, authentic original piece acquired from an auction house in Europe in 2026 from a private collection.
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Viking Era Bronze Exceptionally Well Preserved, Openwork Buckle with a Stylized Openwork facing Portrait.
Absolutely intact with a wonderful dark brown-greyish patina and still movable fastener.
Rare in this superb grade and with the anthropomorphic openwork plate.
Width: 38 mm.
Important Notice: Before placing a bid, please be aware, that we are shipping only within the EU countries.
Viking Era Bronze Exceptionally Well Preserved, Openwork Buckle with a Stylized Openwork facing Portrait.
Absolutely intact with a wonderful dark brown-greyish patina and still movable fastener.
Rare in this superb grade and with the anthropomorphic openwork plate.
Width: 38 mm.
Important Notice: Before placing a bid, please be aware, that we are shipping only within the EU countries.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9th-11th Century AD.
Name of object
Exceptionally Well Preserved, Openwork Buckle with a Stylized Openwork facing Portrait
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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