Early medieval The Great Primer - 17 cm
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Large Merovingian five-headed fibula from the early Middle Ages, approximately 17 cm long and 8.5 cm wide, in nearly excellent condition and authentic in origin.
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Large Merovingian-period 5-headed fibula – 17 cm – older Merovingian period, 5th–6th century
Object: 5-headed fibula / Merovingian fibula
Dating: older Merovingian period, ca. 5th–6th century AD
Size: approx. 17 cm in length
Description
Exceptionally large and decoratively designed 5-headed fibula from the older Merovingian period, dated to the 5th–6th century AD. With a length of about 17 cm, it is a particularly impressive specimen.
The fibula is characterized by its distinctive five-part head shape and the very beautiful, elaborate-looking ornamentation. The size and design make this piece an attractive object for collectors of early medieval archaeology and Merovingian art.
The object is overall in very good condition and possesses an appealing, age-appropriate patina.
Condition:
- Nearly excellent condition
- One of the five heads was professionally reattached
- The existing pin was presumably added or replaced at a later date.
An interesting and unusually large example of Merovingian fibula forms, which stands out especially because of its 17 cm size and its rich five-head design.
Please view the numerous detail photos carefully; they are part of the description and document condition, ornamentation and the aforementioned alterations.
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Large Merovingian-period 5-headed fibula – 17 cm – older Merovingian period, 5th–6th century
Object: 5-headed fibula / Merovingian fibula
Dating: older Merovingian period, ca. 5th–6th century AD
Size: approx. 17 cm in length
Description
Exceptionally large and decoratively designed 5-headed fibula from the older Merovingian period, dated to the 5th–6th century AD. With a length of about 17 cm, it is a particularly impressive specimen.
The fibula is characterized by its distinctive five-part head shape and the very beautiful, elaborate-looking ornamentation. The size and design make this piece an attractive object for collectors of early medieval archaeology and Merovingian art.
The object is overall in very good condition and possesses an appealing, age-appropriate patina.
Condition:
- Nearly excellent condition
- One of the five heads was professionally reattached
- The existing pin was presumably added or replaced at a later date.
An interesting and unusually large example of Merovingian fibula forms, which stands out especially because of its 17 cm size and its rich five-head design.
Please view the numerous detail photos carefully; they are part of the description and document condition, ornamentation and the aforementioned alterations.
No shipping outside the European Union
Details
Culture
Early medieval
Century/timeframe
5. - 6. Jh.
Name of object
The Great Primer
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2007
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
17 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1979
Width
8.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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.
