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LOT 1622
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800
GERMANIC BRONZE BELT BUCKLE
CIRCA 450 A.D.
3 1/2 in. (134 grams, 90 mm).
CIRCA 450 A.D.
3 1/2 in. (134 grams, 90 mm).
D-shaped buckle plate with shallow sidewall, hinge-knuckles connecting to the belt-loop, hinged triangular-section tongue with zoomorphic detailing.
PROVENANCE:
UK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item III.1.1.1 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.
