11th century AD. A bronze stirrup mount of Williams's Class A Type 10b, a heater-shaped plaque with pierced lug at the apex, two piercings below, low-relief openwork Urnes style design with standing beast and entwined tendrils, narrow ledge to the reverse. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 55, for type. 19.2 grams, 42mm high (1 1/2"). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK.