Late Roman Silver-Gilt Triangular Belt Mount with Lions

4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 in. (8.97 grams, 60 mm).

The borders with spiral motifs and running lions, a hole in each corner for fastening pins.

Provenance

Acquired early 1990s.
From an East Anglian private collection.

Literature

Cf. Arena, M.S., Delogu, P., Paroli, L., Ricci, M., Saguì, L., Vendittelli, L., Roma, dall’antichitá al Medioevo, archeologia e storia, Milano, 2001, nos.I.3.6a-e, for similar belt elements.

Footnotes

By the second half of the 4th century, broad Roman military belts were decorated with chip-carved mounts and plates. The fittings were realised by punching or by chip carving different patterns and motifs.

CONDITION

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LOT 0557