Viking Wolf-Head Harness Junction
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9th-11th century AD. A round-section bronze hoop with pointed apex, narrow bar with pendant loop; the pendant a bulb and profile wolf-head with gaping jaws and transverse bar to accept a strap. Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. The beast with gaping jaws occurs in several places in Viking period art, for example on the shaft of the churchyard cross at Gosforth, Cumbria. 15 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). [No Reserve]
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Very fine condition.
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Viking Wolf-Head Harness Junction
Estimate £150 - £200
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