Langobardic Silver Sword Belt Set

拍品描述

Circa 5th-7th century A.D. Comprising: twelve D-shaped appliqué plates each with a central panel of repoussé pellets; eight appliqué strap ends, each tongue-shaped with central repoussé guilloche and pellets motif; U-shaped chape or strap end with mounting rivets at the mouth; buckle formed as a kidney-shaped loop and D-section tongue with rectangular cell to the apex, D-shaped plate to rear with crescent voids and medial rib, rivet and folded counterplate to reverse. Cf. belt buckle in gold of similar design in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no.95.15.99. 74 grams total, 26.10-62.53 mm (1 - 2 1/2 in.). [22, No Reserve] From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 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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