10th-11th century AD. A bronze zoomorphic pendant formed as braided bands of wire alternating with openwork zigzag bands, at each end a hooked terminal shaped as a horse in profile; seven applied suspension loops beneath each with a short chain and dangle shaped as a wading bird's foot; Mordvinian type; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLVII (19"). 311 grams total, 22.6cm including stand (9"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Condition Report Fine condition.