Anglo-Saxon Chip-Carved Scabbard Mount

6th-7th century AD. A gilt-bronze mount comprising a raised border enclosing a procession of Style II animal shapes forming a chain; two attachment pins to the reverse. Cf. Menghin, W., Das Schwert im Fruehen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983, item 77, map 11. 3 grams, 26mm (1"). Found in Thetford, Norfolk, UK, in 1997. Decorative mounts of this form were often used to enliven sword-belts and scabbards, as for example on the sword from Grave 92 at Erding, Germany. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.