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St Edwards Parish Church, Stow on the Wold, England.
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Viking ‘Openwork’ Horse Mount
Silver, 5.53 grams, 32.64 mm. 8th-10th century. A finely-made mount in the form of a galloping horse, its reins, crupper, girth and saddle all carefully delineated against the striped background. There are two mounting-lugs on the reverse. The stance of the animal is similar to the Viking horse-and-rider firesteel handle found at Postwick (Norfolk), but the present piece is very finely detailed and shows little wear. There is no indication of a rider having been present, which makes this a rare item.