STUNNING VIKING SILVER-GILT APPLIQUÉ WITH GRIPPING BEASTS Ca. AD 800 - 950. A circular appliqué with a pair of intertwined gripping beasts in high relief. Each creature is rendered with an elongated body and incised surface detailing, encircled by a fine beaded border. The rear is fitted with a central stem for attachment. For similar see: J. G. Campbell, The Viking Art, Thames and Hudson 2013, f. 91, p. 85. Size: 34mm x 34mm; Weight: 37g Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.