Viking Bronze Urnes Style Entwined Beast Mount
11th century A.D. Comprising a short shank and entwined beast forming a voided circle with tendrils; rim pierced in three places to accept attachment pins. See Owen, O.A., A catalogue and re-evaluation of the Urnes style in England, Durham e-thesis, 1979, for a full discussion of similar mounts found in England.10.2 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price