10th century A.D. An iron D-shaped stirrup with open footplate and rectangular loop to accept a broad strap; the bow with inlaid silver interlace and beasts in Ringerike Style. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.33(2), for type. 233 grams, 13 cm high (5 1/8 in.). Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11399-193067. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]