Viking Bronze Strap End with Beast Facing Back

Each composed of a decoratively twisted upper hoop, bulbous collars and a large central bulb with projecting cones and granules. 30 grams total, 55-57 mm



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

This style of earring was typical among Slavic women in the 8th-12th centuries, an imitation of Eastern Roman models. Examples have been found in Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, and with similar decoration in Belarus. Such rings were also worn as part of head-dresses, in which context they are known as ‘temple rings’ because they were worn by women near the temples. They were usually made of base metals, but some silver and gold examples also survive. Different tribes had their own designs, which were often threaded onto a cord, forming part of a head-dress, or woven directly into braids of hair.

Engraved vertically between clusters of ribs, the penannular hoop with a convex outer face and expanded central section. 113 grams, 75 mm wide



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

Displaying a symmetrical openwork design of birds within a vinescroll; attachment pin to the reverse. 12.4 grams, 44 mm



Found Winteringham, Humberside, UK, in 1986.