8th-10th century AD. A bronze Finno-Ugric belt plateprising a ropework border enclosing an openwork scene of two standing figures in close-fitting clothing with hands on their hips, naïve faces with annular eyes and mouths; two attachment loops to the reverse. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table LXXXII (4), for type. 18.7 grams, 52.3mm (2"). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. [No Reserve]