Anglo-Saxon Gilt Chip-Carved Beast Mount
Circa 6th century A.D. A rectangular gilt copper-alloy Style 1 mount displaying a chip-carved beast facing right; remains of a mounting lug to reverse. Cf. Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B., Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010, plate 17 (c), (d). 1.18 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found UK.Acquired in the 1990s.From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK. [No Reserve]