8th-11th century AD.A bronze pendant in the form of of horse with mounted rider holding up a discoid object, possibly a shield, and a sword in other hand. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Graber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.92, item 7. 5.49 grams, 34.5mm (1 1/4"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Fine condition. Rare.