Byzantine Bronze Strap End with Beast Facing Back

拍品描述

Circa 8th century A.D. Tongue-shaped plate with a slender animal facing back, possibly depicting a ferret, pellets on the background. Cf. for the type Schulze-Dörrlamm, M., Byzantinische Gürtelschnallen und Gürtelbeschläge im Römisch-Germanischen Zentralmuseum: Teil II Mainz, 2009 (Kataloge Vor- und Frühgeschichtlicher Altertümer, Band 30, 2), pp.149ss. and fig.339ff. Eastern Roman buckle type F5. 7.6 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. 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. See our website for more information.

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