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LOT 0405
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
HIBERNO-SAXON GILT BRONZE BUCKLE PLATE
8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (6.62 grams, 34 mm).
8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (6.62 grams, 34 mm).
Rectangular in plan with hinge knuckle to one short end; ropework outer edges and raised saltires, on a field of chip-carved triskeles and other motifs; low socket to reverse.
PROVENANCE:
Found North Yorkshire, UK.
FOOTNOTES:
The style of decoration is typical of Hiberno-Saxon metalwork associated with the influence of Irish missionaries in England.
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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.
