Viking Horse Pendant with Chain Drops

10th-12th century AD. A bronze horse-shaped pendant with eight legs, possibly representing the mythical horse Sleipnir, body of low-relief chevrons between borders, tripartite ropework suspension loop with domed discoid terminal above, two suspension loops to the body and four clusters of coiled columns with loops, each with a spherical dangle with opening; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.  Cf. Golubeva, L.A., Zoomorfniye Ukrasheniia Finno-Ugrov, Moscow, 1979, pl.6, item 4, for type.212 grams total, 20cm including stand (8"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Fine condition.