c.11th century A.D. A silver zoomorphic statuette of a 'Great Beast' modelled in the round, standing with a beak-like face, horns, hooves and a fat tail, applied ropework spirals around the eyes and to the body, bands of stamped triangles containing pellets around the hooves and engraved geometric bosses and bands on the back and tail. Cf. William, G. et al., Vikings Life and Legend, The British Museum, London, 2014, p.110, item 56, for similar, dated 11th century A.D.; cf. Hardh, B. and Larson, L., Uppakara-Lund Fore Lund, Lund, 2007, p.82, for similar workman. 59 grams, 72 mm (2 3/4 in."). European collection formed 1979-1989. Central London, UK, collection. Apanied by a positive metal analysis report by Ivor Goro, dated 31 March 2022. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.10931-179411. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Fine condition.