11th-12th century AD. A bronze rectangular mount with openwork lion advancing left, facing, with detailing to head and mane, circular piercings around. See Bailey, G., Detector Finds 7, Witham, 2011, p.50, fig.60. 20.7 grams, 49mm (2"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection; previously acquired in Munich, Germany, between 1992 and 1996. The D-shaped buckle was favoured by the Normans and remained in use for many centuries. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [No Reserve] Condition Report Fine condition.