9th-10th century AD. A silver-gilt discoid pendant with integral loop, banded border with facing male mask on a coiled profile quadruped, executed in a fusion of Jellinge and Borre styles. 2.76 grams, 21.62mm (3/4"). Property of a Dutch genetleman; formerly in a German private collection, acquired in the 1970s. Despite the long period of overlap of Borre and Jellinge art styles, there are only few examples of their fusion. The principal and most popular motif of Borre style displays the animal with gripping paws, usually enmeshed in a circle, while a typical Jellinge style beast is more slender with a long, S-shaped slim body and ribbon decoration. Very fine condition.