Anglo-Scandinavian Howling Beast Stirrup Mount
11th century AD. A bronze stirrup mount with openwork ovoid body and wolf in profile with head thrown back and tail raised above the back, pierced trefoil suspension lobe, shallow ledge below with two attachment holes, one rivet in situ; Williams's Class A, Type 11. Cf. Williams, D. Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 220. 22.3 grams, 49mm (2"). Found Hampshire, UK.
Very fine condition.
Estimate: 300 - 400
Price realized | 420 GBP |
Starting price | 280 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |