Anglo-Saxon 'Running Spiral' Geometric Mount
Copper-alloy, 11.70 grams, 63.16 mm. Circa mid-late 5th century AD. A lozenge-shaped mount, pierced at each corner for a mounting pin, two of which are still present. The outer field is a ribbed border enclosing a field of fine punched s-scrolls. The inner field bears a design of four cast running spirals. Reference: the Late Roman Military Style running scroll design is similar to that of the Smithfield belt-buckle. See Smith, R.A. British Museum Guide to Anglo-Saxon Antiquities, London, 1923, p.9, fig.4. Very fine condition.