GOTHIC GOLD AND SILVER BUCKLE WITH GARNET 5th century AD A silver buckle comprising a substantial round-section loop, a tapering round-section tongue with curved forward end, a buckle-plate and riveted strap to the underside, with gilt beaded frame and raised cell with inset amber(?) panel. 42 grams, 52mm (2"). Fine condition; amber crazed. [No Reserve] Provenance From a European collection; formerly in an old Oriental collection; acquired 1960. Literature Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007 item I.12 for type.
GOTHIC GOLD AND SILVER BUCKLE WITH GARNET 5th century AD A silver buckle comprising a substantial round-section loop, a tapering round-section tongue with curved forward end, a buckle-plate and riveted strap to the underside, with gilt beaded frame and raised cell with inset amber(?) panel. 42 grams, 52mm (2"). Fine condition; amber crazed. [No Reserve] Provenance From a European collection; formerly in an old Oriental collection; acquired 1960. Literature Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007 item I.12 for type.
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