A VIKING GILT BRONZE MOUNT

CIRCA 9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.

Details
A VIKING GILT BRONZE MOUNT
circa 9th-10th century a.d.
The curved rectangular fitting with chip-carved ornament, including three anthropomorphic interlace masks below a shield-shape outlined and divided with inlaid silver, the silver border with niello confronting triangles, two perforations in the corners for attachment
1¼ in. (3.2 cm.) long
Further details
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