Viking Bronze Stirrup Mount Collection

CIRCA 10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 - 1 3/4 in. (49.3 grams, 32-43 mm).

Comprising: one mount accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record, the mount of Anglo-Scandinavian type of Williams' Class A Type 11, triangular in plan with rivet hole to apex displaying a rampant beast two occluded rivet holes below, lip to reverse; a lozengiform type with pellet ornament; a second howling beast type with occluded lower rivet holes and absent apex. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Berkshire, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-6F9608.

CONDITION

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LOT 1546