Viking Era Bronze Golden-bronze wall sconce with zoomorphic decoration - 38 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Bronze gilded appliqué with a zoomorphic decoration from the Viking era, dating to the 9th–11th century, circular in form with three radially arranged perforated lugs and partial gilding remaining.
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Gilded bronze applique with zoomorphic decoration – Viking Age, 9th–11th centuries AD.
An interesting applique made of a copper/brass alloy, with a circular body and three perforated lugs arranged radially, probably intended for fastening or articulation within a belt, harness or accoutrement system.
The obverse preserves substantial traces of gilding, upon which a stylized zoomorphic decoration develops, possibly representing a bird or fantastical creature, executed in relief and incision. The composition and the fastening system recall the tradition of European early medieval metalworking.
It shows a dark patina, small areas of oxidation and surface wear, still retaining a notable portion of the original gilding.
Proposed chronology: 9th–11th centuries AD
Material: bronze / gilded copper alloy
Dimensions: 38 × 43 × 2 mm
Condition: archaeological conservation, with wear and partial loss of gilding.
Gilded bronze applique with zoomorphic decoration – Viking Age, 9th–11th centuries AD.
An interesting applique made of a copper/brass alloy, with a circular body and three perforated lugs arranged radially, probably intended for fastening or articulation within a belt, harness or accoutrement system.
The obverse preserves substantial traces of gilding, upon which a stylized zoomorphic decoration develops, possibly representing a bird or fantastical creature, executed in relief and incision. The composition and the fastening system recall the tradition of European early medieval metalworking.
It shows a dark patina, small areas of oxidation and surface wear, still retaining a notable portion of the original gilding.
Proposed chronology: 9th–11th centuries AD
Material: bronze / gilded copper alloy
Dimensions: 38 × 43 × 2 mm
Condition: archaeological conservation, with wear and partial loss of gilding.
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9-11 ad
Name of object
Golden-bronze wall sconce with zoomorphic decoration
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
38 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
43 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
2 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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