Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Strap Junction with Mask

Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Strap Junction with Mask

11th century A.D. Formed as a central plaque with forked arms above and below, each joined by a narrow bar; the arms with fleshy scroll detailing, the median plaque with high-relief facing mask; hollow to the reverse. Cf. Leahy, K. and Lewis, M., Finds Identified, London, 2018, p.294, PAS NMS-482554, for similar item; Williams, D., Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings, Finds Research Group Datasheet 39, 2007, for discussion. 28.2 grams, 51 mm (2 in.).

Found East Rudham, Norfolk, UK. From an East Anglian private collection.