11th-12th century AD. A bronze terminal modelled in the round as a sitting dog with gaping mouth and feathered coat at the nape, dot-in-ring motifs across body, detailing to eyes; hollow-body with opening at nape of neck and to mouth, possibly a priest's laver. 70.3 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000.