Lot 1038
Eight fittings from early medieval belt sets, 6th–7th centuries.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
1–4) Parts of three Merovingian belt sets from the Frankish kingdom: 1) Frame and fitting belonging together, lavishly decorated. Tongue missing; 2) Frame and fitting of iron with 3 bronze rivets, tongue missing; 3–4) Complete set comprising a tinned fitting, frame and tongue as well as the corresponding counter-fitting. Length 6.8–11.5 cm. 5–8) Three decorated Visigothic fittings without frame and tongue with brown Patina; one complete buckle with fitting, frame and tongue as well as green Patina. Length 8.5–11.8 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: Private collection from southern Germany (acquired from an estate), purchased by the father between the 1970s and 1990s on the art market in southern Germany.
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