Viking Bronze Dragon-Head Strap Mount

Featuring shallow engraved motifs and raised pellets and faux ropework, the penannular body tapering towards the terminals. 153 grams, 73 mm



From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

In the Malmsmyr hoard five moulded silver armlets were found with similar decoration: deep furrows in zig-zag pattern, perforated dots and a striped central trim. The inner sides are smooth, but four of the armlets have a stamp decoration of dots in a cross shape; on two armlets this is in combination with diamond shapes.

The group comprising: a polished rock crystal lens for magnification, formed with a domed upper face and gently convex base; two-part sheet-bronze case consisting of a domed lid and dish-style base, both components pierced; a relatively large textile fragment. 165 grams total, 5-29 cm



From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

With flange to both rims and bifacial ornament, bands of punched pellet and saltire detailing to the edges of each face and the outer rim, pointillé chevron, pellet and other motifs flanking the gap and on the hoop opposite; Latvian-Baltic type. 157 grams, 95 mm



From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

The warrior bracelets were very often decorated with symbols of divinities. The zig-zag line here visible are the symbol of Mara, the deity of earth and water and all the creatures within. An insight into her position within the ancient beliefs abound in dainas, and are just as often visually reflected in Latvian ornamental design. This symbol dates back to the Iron Age.