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March 2005 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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2. Avar Culture Openwork Strap End, circa 9th Century A.D.

Flat bronze strap end with open worked design of circular shapes. Medium relief and slight tapering form. Overall green patina. Apprx 4-1/4"L x 1"W. The Avar culture consisted of Slavic nomads living near the Danube River basin during the ninth century AD. Sister pieces from this collection were donated by the owner to the Antiquities department at Harvard University.



300/500   Sold $92.00
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