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Anglo-Saxon Gilt-Bronze Chip Carved Mask Mount

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Circa 6th century AD A cast gilt-bronze D-shaped mount, hollow to the rear; the design a Salin's Style I face with broad nose and annular eyes, rib detail below. Gilt-bronze, 3.04 grams, 15 mm. (1/2") Found at a moot site, Stockbridge Down, Winchester, UK; recorded with Winchester Museum by the finder. Most Style I art shows a human face in profile with a triangular nose and brow, reminiscent of a helmetted head. The present piece shows the same motif facing the viewer. Parallels to this design can be found on the Saxon button brooches found mainly in southern England.

Extremely fine condition. Very rare.

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