Medieval Bronze Purse Bar with Niello Inlay

CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.

6 1/2 in. (107 grams, 16.5 cm).

Articulate central swivel loop with remains of geometric niello inlay, addorsed zoomorphic head to either side of the central hub with round-section bar protruding from the mouth, hatched niello inlay, tabs below pierced for attachment of the purse bag; London type A1.

Provenance

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

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1865,0408.89, for similar.

CONDITION

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