A cast mount in the form of a galloping horse, its reins, crupper, girth and saddle all carefully delineated against the striped background; two mounting-lugs to the reverse.

PROVENANCE:
Property of an Essex gentleman; found in continental Europe.

LITERATURE:
See Medieval Archaeology, vol.44, p.223-4.

FOOTNOTES:
The stance of the animal is similar to a Viking horse-and-rider firesteel handle found at Postwick (Norfolk), but the present piece is very finely detailed and shows little wear. There is no indication of a rider having been present, which makes this a rare item.