A VERY RARE GOLD HEADDRESS, 7TH-9TH CENTURY
A VERY RARE GOLD HEADDRESS
7TH-9TH CENTURY
The semi-circular headdress is cast at each end in repoussé with a galloping horse with small antlers and flowing mane above two circular loops pendent from the lower edge and another in front of the mouth. Between the two horses is a band of floral diaper pattern centered by a large, repoussé rosette, and on the reverse are six small horizontal tubes below the upper edge.
12 ¼ in. (31 cm.) wide; weight 107.3 g; leather box
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A VERY RARE GOLD HEADDRESS
7TH-9TH CENTURY
The semi-circular headdress is cast at each end in repoussé with a galloping horse with small antlers and flowing mane above two circular loops pendent from the lower edge and another in front of the mouth. Between the two horses is a band of floral diaper pattern centered by a large, repoussé rosette, and on the reverse are six small horizontal tubes below the upper edge.
12 ¼ in. (31 cm.) wide; weight 107.3 g; leather box
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