Lot Essay
The shield-shaped mount said to have been found at Gainsborough, South Yorkshire.
CIRCA 7TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
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THREE CELTIC BRONZE MOUNTS
circa 7th-9th century a.d.
Including an enameled bronze disk from a hanging bowl, cast with three V-shaped fields each with spiraling scrolls; an enameled bronze shield-shaped mount, perhaps from a hanging bowl, the surface with a double strand geometric knot, a perforation for attachment at the point, a suspension loop above; and a bronze lunate-form mount with projecting base, the surface with all-over chip-carved spiral scrolls and other ornament, the sides in the form of two bird heads with curving beaks, four attachment loops on the back
1 in. (2.55 cm.) diameter for the first (3)
circa 7th-9th century a.d.
Including an enameled bronze disk from a hanging bowl, cast with three V-shaped fields each with spiraling scrolls; an enameled bronze shield-shaped mount, perhaps from a hanging bowl, the surface with a double strand geometric knot, a perforation for attachment at the point, a suspension loop above; and a bronze lunate-form mount with projecting base, the surface with all-over chip-carved spiral scrolls and other ornament, the sides in the form of two bird heads with curving beaks, four attachment loops on the back
1 in. (2.55 cm.) diameter for the first (3)