Lot Essay
During the Viking period, these large oval brooches were worn in pairs to secure women's tunic straps. For a similar example, see no. 66a in W.D. Wixom, ed., Mirror of the Medieval World.
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PROPERTY FROM A WEST COAST PRIVATE COLLECTION
A VIKING BRONZE OVAL BROOCH
CIRCA 10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A VIKING BRONZE OVAL BROOCH
CIRCA 10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long
CIRCA 10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long
Provenance
Edmund Roy Hofmann (1901-1977), Philadelphia, acquired in Europe, 1930s-1950s; thence by descent to the current owner.
Brought to you by
Hannah Fox Solomon