VIKING GILT-BRONZE DRAGON-SHAPED FITTING Ca. AD 800. A curved gilt bronze fitting terminating in a dragon’s head, with glass-inlaid eyes, a raised brow ridge, and an open mouth gripping a ring. The curved neck is decorated with bands composed of chevrons and recessed dots. For similar see: J. G. Campbell, The Viking Art, Thames and Hudson 2013, f. 47-52. Size: 46mm x 16mm; Weight: 11g 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.