Vergoldetes Fabeltier einer Schiffsfahne, wikingisch, 10. Jahrhundert - photo 1
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Vergoldetes Fabeltier einer Schiffsfahne, wikingisch, 10. Jahrhundert

Lot 565
26.05.2021 10:00UTC +01:00
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 565 | Vergoldetes Fabeltier einer Schiffsfahne, wikingisch, 10. Jahrhundert
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€ 10 000
Vergoldetes Fabeltier einer Schiffsfahne, wikingisch, 10. Jahrhundert
Fabeltier mit s-förmig zurückgebogenem Schwanz und nach vorn gestrecktem Kopf. Auf dem Körper ornamentale Verzierung. Zwischen den Läufen noch Teile des oberen Rahmens der metallenen Fahne. Bronzevollguss mit Spuren flächiger Vergoldung. Länge 6,9 cm. Höhe 6,5 cm. Gewicht 201 g.
Es handelt sich um ein außergewöhnlich seltenes Exemplar. Vollständig erhalten haben sich lediglich vier große Wikinger-Schiffsfahnen (in Schweden und Norwegen). An deren Oberkante wurde das aus Metall gegossene Fabeltier aufgesetzt und wies, ähnlich den auf vielen Schiffen dieser Zeit angebrachten Drachenköpfen, nach vorne.


Provenienz: Aus alter süddeutscher Sammlung.

Zustand: II -
A Viking ship's flag finial in the form of a gilded mythical creature ('The Great Beast'), 10th century
Mythical creature with tail bent back in an s-shape and head stretched forward. Ornamental decoration on the body. Between the barrels still parts of the upper frame of the metal flag. Full bronze casting with traces of gilding. Length 6.9 cm. Height 6.5 cm. Weight 201 g.
This is an exceptionally rare example. Only four large Viking ship flags (in Sweden and Norway) have survived in their entirety. The metal cast mythical creature was placed on the upper edge of the flag and pointed forward, similar to the dragon heads on many ships of this time.

Provenance: From an old South German private collection.

Condition: II -
Auction house category:Middle Ages and modern times
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