8th-11th century AD. A crescentic buckle loop with pierced cube at each end, band of Ringerike Style looped tendrils to the upper face, hollow to the reverse. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gr?ber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.87, items 1-5.33.7 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.