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LOT 0402
Merovingian Frankish Gilt Bronze Face in Iron Die
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (38.6 grams, 38 mm).
Gilded bronze panel set into a square iron matrix; the panel with facing bust with curls of hair and earrings of three pellets, flanked by two processional crosses and surrounded by a border of pellets.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, 1980s.
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LOT 0402
Merovingian Frankish Gilt Bronze Face in Iron Die
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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Frankish Bronze Buckle with Phallic Symbol
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The headplate engraved with an ithyphallic penis at the centre enclosed within concentric geometric borders, three domed studs to the perimeter; the penis motif repeated in smaller plate forming part of the tongue, oval-shaped buckle engraved with clusters of vertical lines; remains of tinning; three pierced attachment lugs to reverse; repaired. 70 grams, 86 mm
with Paris Hôtel Drouot, 12 July 2005, lot 152. Private collection, Europe. -
Merovingian Gilt Bronze Brooch Fragments
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Group of gilt-bronze fragments from a bow brooch with beast-head finial and scrolled motifs to the footplate, lateral lugs with inset garnet cloisons; catchplate to reverse. 15.4 grams total, 11-31 mm
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent. -
Avar Bronze Openwork Griffin Belt Mount
Circa 8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Rectangular with an attachment hole at each corner, displaying an openwork design of an advancing griffin. 6.14 grams, 35.7 mm
Ex property of a Mayfair gentleman. Acquired TimeLine Auctions 10 November, 2012, no.73. Property of a Shropshire collector.
