Viking period: beautiful bronze Viking anchor amulet (No reserve price)
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Selected by Peter Reynaers
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Estimate € 280 - € 350
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Beautiful bronze Viking anchor amulet dating to the early medieval 8th–10th century, with provenance from a Dutch private collection and in good condition with typical signs of aging.
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Description from the seller
Nice, cool and rare bronze Viking anchor amulet. In unfinished condition. The Vikings liked to wear amulets in the form of everyday objects or objects/animals from their surroundings. See e.g. the various amulets on the plate with Viking grave finds.
Material: bronze
Dating: Early Middle Ages, 8th/10th century.
Origin: Europe
Dimensions: about 32 mm
Condition: good, with the usual signs of aging.
Provenance.
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this item legally.
From a Dutch collection accumulated since 1975.
See photos/scans for a proper impression.
Registered shipping from the Netherlands.
Important information:
For transport within the European Union no export license is required for this lot.
Because of the importance of this piece an export license will have to be applied for
once it has to be shipped outside the European Union.
This goes through the heritage inspection of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
This can only be done after sale and may take some time.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any licenses that may be needed
for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days …
Nice, cool and rare bronze Viking anchor amulet. In unfinished condition. The Vikings liked to wear amulets in the form of everyday objects or objects/animals from their surroundings. See e.g. the various amulets on the plate with Viking grave finds.
Material: bronze
Dating: Early Middle Ages, 8th/10th century.
Origin: Europe
Dimensions: about 32 mm
Condition: good, with the usual signs of aging.
Provenance.
The seller guarantees that he has obtained this item legally.
From a Dutch collection accumulated since 1975.
See photos/scans for a proper impression.
Registered shipping from the Netherlands.
Important information:
For transport within the European Union no export license is required for this lot.
Because of the importance of this piece an export license will have to be applied for
once it has to be shipped outside the European Union.
This goes through the heritage inspection of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
This can only be done after sale and may take some time.
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any licenses that may be needed
for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days …
Details
Culture
Viking period:
Century/timeframe
8th/10th century AD
Name of object
beautiful bronze Viking anchor amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1975
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
