HEAVY BYZANTINE GOLD BELT SET - WITH REPORT
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Ca. 600 -700 AD A finelly modelled belt buckle and separate strap with appliques; From top left, the strap beautifully formed with three rounded incised decorative motifs, connected by a pyramid shaped connective lines, the top of the strap with two ever-gazing eyes, complete with rounded eyebrows. In the centre, a conical shaped applique with central incised centre, above are four decorative motifs coinjoined with stylised geometric motifs. On the right, a belt buckle, with original pin. The shoulder of the strap intricately decorated with granule decoration, the strap should remaining is split into two sections pierced by two holes either side. Middle centre, are two appliques with outside granulation, decorated with eyes with geometric motifs. Bottom, are four appliques with highly intricate design with granulated edging, each with two central rounded eyes and shape with portrays a sylised mouth. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For a similar shape see Christie's, lot 7, Oct 25, 2019. Size: L:Set of 8: 31-55 each (box 213mm) / W:24-50 (box 153mm)mm ; WITHOUT BOX - 177.77 G (720g with the box)g Provenance: Property of a London collector; aquired on the International market over 20 years ago.
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HEAVY BYZANTINE GOLD BELT SET - WITH REPORT
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