Early medieval Cloisonné Large Visigothic, Belt buckle
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Large Visigothic cloisonné belt buckle in a copper alloy from the Migration Period (ca. 525–560 AD), with a bronze catchplate, in good condition and authentic.
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A striking, large copper alloy cloisonné belt buckle from the Visigothic Migration period, complete with a bronze catchplate with a stylized animal head tongue (rigid).
The rectangular front plate is decorated with different shapes of clear green glass in cloisonné technique with a central raised rectangular faceted glass inlay. All four corners are decorated with white arched shaped glass discs with a central silver knob.
-> Visigothic belt buckles are among the most distinctive personal ornaments of the Migration Period. They were worn as part of elite dress and could signal identity, rank, wealth, and cultural affiliation. The use of coloured glass inlay reflects the early Medieval taste for bright, jewel-like decoration in striking geometric and mosaic-like designs.
Size: ± 124,5 x 63,2 mm
Good solid condition, restored. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images
Reference: for similar see The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2007.228
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The art of the European Migration Period (3rd - 7th century AD) is primarily focused on personal adornment. Belt buckles, often featuring large rectangular attachment plates, were frequently inlaid with semi-precious stones and coloured glass. Garnets, in particular, were highly valued in Visigothic society for use in cloisonné jewellery. The cloisonné technique involved placing carefully cut pieces of polished stones or glass into a detailed grid of compartments (cloisons).
These large Visigothic buckles are strikingly uniform in shape yet vary widely in surface design. They stand as a testament to the skill of Visigothic metalworkers and offer a glimpse into the personal identities and preferences of their original owners.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
A striking, large copper alloy cloisonné belt buckle from the Visigothic Migration period, complete with a bronze catchplate with a stylized animal head tongue (rigid).
The rectangular front plate is decorated with different shapes of clear green glass in cloisonné technique with a central raised rectangular faceted glass inlay. All four corners are decorated with white arched shaped glass discs with a central silver knob.
-> Visigothic belt buckles are among the most distinctive personal ornaments of the Migration Period. They were worn as part of elite dress and could signal identity, rank, wealth, and cultural affiliation. The use of coloured glass inlay reflects the early Medieval taste for bright, jewel-like decoration in striking geometric and mosaic-like designs.
Size: ± 124,5 x 63,2 mm
Good solid condition, restored. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images
Reference: for similar see The Cleveland Museum of Art, 2007.228
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The art of the European Migration Period (3rd - 7th century AD) is primarily focused on personal adornment. Belt buckles, often featuring large rectangular attachment plates, were frequently inlaid with semi-precious stones and coloured glass. Garnets, in particular, were highly valued in Visigothic society for use in cloisonné jewellery. The cloisonné technique involved placing carefully cut pieces of polished stones or glass into a detailed grid of compartments (cloisons).
These large Visigothic buckles are strikingly uniform in shape yet vary widely in surface design. They stand as a testament to the skill of Visigothic metalworkers and offer a glimpse into the personal identities and preferences of their original owners.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Early medieval
Century/timeframe
525-560 AD
Name of object
Large Visigothic, Belt buckle
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2023
Material
Cloisonné
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
