Belt buckle
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Early medieval silver item, dated to the late 6th–7th century AD, 12.5 cm high and 5 cm wide, weighing 81.46 g, featuring two Gothic eagle heads with 17 red garnets and described as in very good condition with slight signs of wear.
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Description from the seller
Crafted with two eagle head (symbol of the Goths) The eagle’s eye on the tong is set with two red cabochon garnet and second head is large red garnet on the aey other stones adorn the buckle, total of 17 garnets In excellent condition.
remarkably.
Dated from the end of
the 6th century to the 7th century
Accompanied by an academic report by
Dr.Laura Maria Vigna from Roma Italy
Metal test analysed with XFR
copys of the expertise will be sent to the buyer
Large example 12,5 cm.
weight 81,46 grams.
Provence acquired object in 1990
In the London art market
Previous private English collections of A Raza
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Crafted with two eagle head (symbol of the Goths) The eagle’s eye on the tong is set with two red cabochon garnet and second head is large red garnet on the aey other stones adorn the buckle, total of 17 garnets In excellent condition.
remarkably.
Dated from the end of
the 6th century to the 7th century
Accompanied by an academic report by
Dr.Laura Maria Vigna from Roma Italy
Metal test analysed with XFR
copys of the expertise will be sent to the buyer
Large example 12,5 cm.
weight 81,46 grams.
Provence acquired object in 1990
In the London art market
Previous private English collections of A Raza
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Early medieval
Century/ Timeframe
6th.-7th. C Ad
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good condition, slightly used with small signs of wear
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Height
12.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Width
5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
