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Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Interlaced Beast Stirrup Apex Mount Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Interlaced Beast Stirrup Apex Mount Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Interlaced Beast Stirrup Apex Mount
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LOT 1728

Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Interlaced Beast Stirrup Apex Mount

10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 in. (35.2 grams, 62 mm).

Teardrop-shaped and slightly domed with trefoil loop at the apex and two radiating lugs at the lower corners; low-relief design of a dense interlaced panel with beast-head in plan at the apex; pierced ledge to reverse.

Provenance

Found Norfolk, UK.

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LOT 1728

Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Interlaced Beast Stirrup Apex Mount

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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