Bidspirit auction | VIKING GILT-BRONZE APPLIQUÉ WITH GRIPPING

VIKING GILT-BRONZE APPLIQUÉ WITH GRIPPING BEASTS - Ca. AD 800 - 950. A rectangular bronze appliqué with a raised border and central panel gilded in gold, decorated in relief with an intertwined gripping beast motif. Reverse with two projecting studs.Size: 38mm x 15mm; Weight: 15gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.