Kunst und Antiquitäten - Antiken, Asiatika und Russische Kunst

| 137 face with a distinctly curved beak. Below wire curls representing the neck plumage. Below which, the body of the bird with outstretched wings. The surface decorated with a band of braided filigree. The outer bands of twisted wire flanking inner beaded wire. Traces of cleaning. Minimal incrustations and traces of oxidation in the grooves. The smooth back slightly dented with scratches and fine cracks, the decorated front in excellent condition. Length 4.3 cm. Height 0.7 cm. Weight 6.27 g. Attractive and finely worked Viking silver- smith’s work in what is referred to as Borre style, possibly depicting one of Thor’s ravens. P rovenance : Southern German private col- lection. 295233 II + € 3.500 94 Eindrucksvoller Ohrlöffel, vergoldet, wikingisch, 10. Jhdt. Ohrlöffel aus Bronze, vergoldet. Mit typischer Dekoration und Öse. Intakt. Länge 6,4 cm. Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung. An impressive Viking ear spoon, 10th century Bronze ear spoon, gold plated. With typical decoration and eyelet. Intact. Length 6.4 cm. P rovenance : South German private collec- tion. 288146 II - € 4.000 94 94 94 Photo 2