Hiberno-Norse Gold Filigree Bead. 9th-11th century A.D. or earlier Oblate in profile with eight radiating cones each tipped with a granule, filigree collar to each cone and applied filigree trail to the equator. 0.74 grams, 8 mm (1/4 in.).

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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