MEROVINGIAN / VISIGOTIC GILT-BRONZE, GARNET AND GLASS BELT B…

Lot no. 37 - A

Estimate: £1,500 - £3,000

Sale date : 11/29/2025 at 2:00 PM

Description

MEROVINGIAN / VISIGOTIC GILT-BRONZE, GARNET AND GLASS BELT BUCKLE WITH CENTRAL CROSS. Ca. AD 480 - 580. A bronze belt buckle with a rectangular plate and a robust loop with a carinated tongue hinged to one short side. The recessed central field bears a gilt cross with circular and drop-shaped inlays; the surrounding frame is inlaid with garnet and green and blue glass. Size: 130mm x 65mm; Weight: 230g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with Mr. Toussaint collection, Holland 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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