Byzantine Bronze Wonderful Buckle with an Image of Griffin. Interesting Later Stylization of an Important Ancient

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Byzantine bronze buckle dating to the 6th–7th century AD, with an image of a griffin; in excellent condition, approximately 3.7 cm wide, wearable as an amulet or pendant.

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Byzantine Bronze Wonderful Buckle with an Image of Griffin. A highly Interesting Later Stylization of an Important Ancient Mythological Creature, a mixture between lion and eagle.
Almost intact with a clear and defined image with a wonderful olive green natural patina. Wearable as an amulet or pendant. Very rare.

Width: 3.7 cm.

Byzantine Bronze Wonderful Buckle with an Image of Griffin. A highly Interesting Later Stylization of an Important Ancient Mythological Creature, a mixture between lion and eagle.
Almost intact with a clear and defined image with a wonderful olive green natural patina. Wearable as an amulet or pendant. Very rare.

Width: 3.7 cm.

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Culture
Byzantine
Century/ Timeframe
6th-7th Century AD.
Name of object
Wonderful Buckle with an Image of Griffin. Interesting Later Stylization of an Important Ancient
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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