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LOT 0992

Bronze Plaque with Lion

6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 in. (11.7 grams, 40 mm).

Rectangular belt-buckle plaque with hinge knuckles and slotted rear; low-relief panel with advancing lion motif. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 459, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0992

Bronze Plaque with Lion

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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