Viking Bronze Large Penannular Brooch - 8.5×7.5×2.2 cm

Impressive and large Viking penannular Brooch A substantial bronze penannular brooch: flat hexagonal section hoop cast with decorative wire bands, the terminals rising at a right-angle to form forward facing flat-topped terminals. The long pin flattened at one end and curled around itself to form a free-moving loop attached to the hoop. Extremely Fine condition with dark green patina. North Eastern Europe: Circa 10th-11th century AD. For a very similar example, see British Museum number 1921,1101. 154 (from the Curle collection) . This item is Guaranteed to be Authentic and Genuine and will include a Certificate of Authenticity. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to sell/export this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days. VAT no: 337067888 / Margin scheme - second hand goods