9th-12th century AD. A bronze tongue-shaped mount formed as a stylised standing human figure wearing a conical helmet; face with annulet eyes, long nose and thin mouth, arms held across torso; a triangular void suggests the legs and feet. 8.2 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. [No Reserve]