Viking Stirrup Mount with Dragons

11th century AD. A bronze stirrup mount of unusual form with rectangular plaque, scooped shoulders, central suspension bar pierced at the upper edge, incised Ringerike-style serpents motif, angled ledge; ferrous remains to the reverse at the ledge and neck. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 479. 25.1 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s. The mount is related to William's Class B but is one of a small number of aberrant or unusual examples with unique features.
Condition Report: Fine condition.