Large Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Harness Pendant with Dragons
Late 5th century A.D. Comprising a bell-shaped body, slot to the upper end, beast-heads to the lateral edges, median raised rib, scrolled detailing to the lower edge; two rows of punchmarks, each a triangle containing three pellets and a separate pellet to the apex. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 25.6, for type.24.2 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.). Property of a Yorkshire gentleman; found by his grandfather during ground working in the 1950s; thence by descent.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price