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LOT 0972
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
BYZANTINE BELT MOUNT WITH LION COMBAT SCENE
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (18.5 grams, 47 mm).
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (18.5 grams, 47 mm).
Belt buckle plate with loops, lateral spurs and knop finial; low-relief scene of a man grappling with a beast in a landscape with tree and flowers; mounting lugs to the reverse; old collector's envelop with handwritten text 'sceau / Carthage / combat Homme et Lion / [..] Jardin' (seal / Carthage / fight between man and lion / [..] garden). [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found in Carthage.
From a 19th century collection based on the handwritten package.
From the collection of a London antiquarian.
Accompanied by an old hand written collector's envelope.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 471, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
