Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Howling Beast Stirrup Mount. c.11th century A.D. A stirrup mount with design of a beast with head raised and mouth open; flange to reverse at base, fixing loop above and two fixing holes to base. 22.9 grams, 51 mm (2 in.) Found whilst searching with a metal detector, near Melbourne, East Yorkshire, UK, in March 2010. Property of a Yorkshire gentleman. Accompanied by two illustrated cataloguing cards.
Very fine condition.
Price realized | 340 GBP |
Starting price | 90 GBP |
Estimate | 150 GBP |