Byzantine Bronze Ornamental belt applique with double ring and concentric circle decoration. - 21 mm (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze belt appliqué with a double ring and concentric circle decoration, of Byzantine culture dating to the 6th–9th centuries AD, measuring 21 mm high by 64 mm wide and 10 cm deep, in good condition and acquired in 1960 from a gallery/antique dealer in Spain as an original piece.
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Bronze ornamental fitting with double loop and decoration of concentric circles
Attributed culture: Byzantine
Chronology (approximate): 6th–9th centuries CE
Material: Copper alloy (bronze)
Typology: Ornamental pierced hardware
Interesting piece of ancient metalwork, made of bronze castings and characterized by its singular geometric composition and its elaborate incised decoration.
It presents an elongated rectangular body, ornamented by a succession of concentric circles with central dot, distributed in distinct registers delimited by transverse moldings.
One of its ends culminates in an elegant pierced terminal formed by two symmetric circular openings, creating an ornamental composition of particular appeal.
Its configuration resembles the small metal accessories used in the fastening and ornamentation systems of straps, belts, and other everyday objects.
The surface preserves an attractive patina of dark green, brown, and copper tones, with surface deposits and wear that accentuate the details of its decoration.
A singular piece for archaeological collecting, distinguished by its geometry, its ornamentation of concentric circles, and its excellent visual presence.
Bronze ornamental fitting with double loop and decoration of concentric circles
Attributed culture: Byzantine
Chronology (approximate): 6th–9th centuries CE
Material: Copper alloy (bronze)
Typology: Ornamental pierced hardware
Interesting piece of ancient metalwork, made of bronze castings and characterized by its singular geometric composition and its elaborate incised decoration.
It presents an elongated rectangular body, ornamented by a succession of concentric circles with central dot, distributed in distinct registers delimited by transverse moldings.
One of its ends culminates in an elegant pierced terminal formed by two symmetric circular openings, creating an ornamental composition of particular appeal.
Its configuration resembles the small metal accessories used in the fastening and ornamentation systems of straps, belts, and other everyday objects.
The surface preserves an attractive patina of dark green, brown, and copper tones, with surface deposits and wear that accentuate the details of its decoration.
A singular piece for archaeological collecting, distinguished by its geometry, its ornamentation of concentric circles, and its excellent visual presence.
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Culture
Byzantine
Century/timeframe
6th-9th centuries AD
Name of object
Ornamental belt applique with double ring and concentric circle decoration.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
21 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
64 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
10 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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