Anglo-Saxon Gilt Beast-Head Mount

Circa 6th century A.D. A rectangular gilt copper-alloy Style 1 mount displaying a chip-carved beast facing right; remains of a mounting lug to reverse. Cf. Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B., Wayl

Circa 10th-11th century A.D.. With engraved foliate decoration, two pairs of stylised beast heads to the sides, a central hole for attachment. 61 grams, 90 mm (3 1/2 in.). Believed to have been found

Late 7th-early 9th century AD. A gilt-bronze openwork bracket or fitting comprising: a D-shaped plaque with incised running zigzag to the upper face, waisted openwork plate formed as three cells flank

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze items comprising: a Roman piriform strap end fragment with standing figure modelled in low relief; a 9th century Anglo-Saxon dragon-head mount with lug to

6th-7th century A.D. A bronze mount with gilded lozengiform central element and T-shaped 'axe' extensions; the lozenge with three-band collars, punched bands to the edges and central quatrefoil motif

9th century AD. A tongue-shaped bronze strap end with two attachment holes, applied silver detailing with niello-filled triskele ornament, beast-head finial. See Thomas, G. Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking

6th-9th century A.D. A mixed group of artefacts comprising: two annular brooch frames with worn remains of geometric motif and remains of pin; a zoomorphic strap end with beast head finial and geometr

9th century AD. A delicate silver tag or strap end, tongue-shaped with incised interlace design, beast-head finial. See Thomas, G. Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 1, Finds Re

DESCRIPTION: Antique ceramic vase featuring polychrome enameled floral and foliage motifs and Barbedienne-style bronze mounts with beast's heads and openwork. Completed with gilt accents. CIRCA: Early

DESCRIPTION: Centerpiece composed of crystal bowl and gilt bronze mount decorated with three beast's heads. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: French DIMENSIONS: H: 7.75" W: 10.5" L: 11.25" CONDITION: Minor

DESCRIPTION: Pair of antique lamps, each featuring turquoise-glazed porcelain body and gilt mixed metal mounts with three ram's heads and three beast-form legs. Not in working order. CIRCA: Early 20th

5th-9th century AD. A bronze mount in the form of an aquatic creature with domed head and scrolls to either side; long tapering body decorated with interlace pattern; attachment ring and hook to the u

CHINESE SILVER GILT BEAST HEAD CUP, TANG DYNASTY; H. 21 cm. W. 15 cm. Weight 517 gram.

Qing Dynasty Gilt Beast Head Seal

Qing Dynasty Gilt Beast Head Seal

Qing Dynasty Gilt Beast Head Seal

Qing Dynasty Gilt Beast Head Seal

Qing Dynasty Gilt Beast Head Seal

Qing Dynasty Gilt Beast Head Seal

9th-12th century AD. A pair of bronze mounts comprising: one leaf-shaped with raised piriform beast-head panel; one scaphoid with best-head mask, banded collar above. 25 grams total, 48-49mm (2"). Fro

H:67cm W:22cm Wt:4140g

H:67cm W:22cm Wt:4140g

Decorative metal toro head mount, with gilt finish, featuring taxidermy bull horns height 22 in. x width 28 in. x depth 15.5 in. Provenance: the collection of Joe and Jane Edwards, San Antonio, Tex

A Chinese gilt metal beast head bracelet decorated with turquoise stones 8 x 7 cm.