Extremely Rare Late Saxon/Viking 'Roaring Beast' Openwork Mount
Copper alloy, 10.65 grams; 33.78 mm. Circa 11th century AD. An extremely rare openwork mount similar to Class A, Type 11A stirrup mounts of the period; pear-shaped with a detailed beast with long curled tail, roaring or howling left. Complete and undamaged and in extremely fine condition.