Scandinavian Viking Bronze Box Brooch
9th-10th century A.D. Featuring a squat cylindrical body, ornate cruciform motif to upper face, zoomorphic panels to the side wall; hollow-formed; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1921,1101.120, for broad type.93 grams, 53 mm (2 1/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price