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PROBABLY FATIMID OR SICILIAN, 11TH CENTURY
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AN ENGRAVED BRONZE YARDARM HANDLE
PROBABLY FATIMID OR SICILIAN, 11TH CENTURY
Of cusped arched shape, with hinged heptagonal star shape attachment loop, the arm to one side terminating in another loop, lacking other arm, decorated with stylised bird motifs set against roundels filled with tightly wound scrolling vines, two stylised cast lion heads rising from the shoulders, red and green patination, damages
12in. (30.5cm.) high
PROBABLY FATIMID OR SICILIAN, 11TH CENTURY
Of cusped arched shape, with hinged heptagonal star shape attachment loop, the arm to one side terminating in another loop, lacking other arm, decorated with stylised bird motifs set against roundels filled with tightly wound scrolling vines, two stylised cast lion heads rising from the shoulders, red and green patination, damages
12in. (30.5cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.