9th-11th century AD. A bronze hemispherical bowl with basal ring, circumferential rings to the body, three pierced D-shaped plaques to the rim to accept suspension rings for the chain, the chains attached to six-pointed star, hook above, separately made slightly domed lid with wire loop. 369 grams, 32.5cm (12 3/4"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the late 1950s. [No Reserve]