Animal Head Ornament in Style II C
September 6, 2018
The head of a beast composed of several lesser animals and serpents in style II C on the verge of transitioning into style II D.
Several examples of this type of motif have been found. Most notably in the Valsgärde grave six, Uppland, Sweeden containing a horse-harness decorated with several gilded bronze mounts from which this illustration has been inspired.
This type of motif is found throughout Scandinavia but especially prevalent in the eastern regions.
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