Pre-Viking Heavy Silver-Gilt Belt Attachments

5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 - 2 in. (74 grams total, 41-49 mm).

Comprising: four cruciform mounts, each domed with reserved silver niello-filled interlaced cross on a billeted parcel-gilt field, mounting hole to each end, some with studs; T-shaped mount with reserved loops and bars on a billeted parcel-gilt field, loops above the vertical shank and fixing pin to angle; similar mount with ferrous remains to the hinge. [6]

Provenance

European art market.
Acquired in Münich in 2012.
European private collection.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12289-222348.

CONDITION

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LOT 0362