Lot 38A
Northern Europe, Viking peoples, ca. 1000 BCE. This hairpiece is made of a thick bronze wire, with the ends pinched and pierced. These ends extend to a round ring, flattened with a hammer, and decorated with stamped concentric circle designs. A pin is attached to the flattened portion with a loop and moves freely around the length of the ring. Metal objects, especially those made of precious metal like bronze, were treasured in the Viking period; this particular piece, used for an elaborate woman's coiffure, may have been passed through a family. Size: 6.3" L x 2.95" W (16 cm x 7.5 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private LA County collection formed over the period between 1980 and 2000.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#117933
- Condition: Slight deformation of shape/ending. One of the flattened ends has slight losses as shown.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Shipping
Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense
Artemis Fine Arts
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $25,000 |