Medieval and post-medieval Bronze and brass Rare buckles and/or belt strapends. - 0 mm
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Seven ancient buckles and/or belt strapends from the Medieval and late Medieval period (circa 11th–15th century), made of a copper alloy (bronze or brass), acquired in 2024 from Antiekmarkt in the Netherlands, previously owned in the Netherlands since 1986.
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These are 7 antique buckles and/or belt buckles from the Middle Ages and late Middle Ages.
Key details
Period: These objects date from the medieval and post-medieval period (circa 11th to 15th century AD).
Material: They were primarily made of a copper alloy, such as bronze or brass. Iron was less commonly used because it rusted more quickly.
Function: Buckles served both a practical purpose, such as fastening clothing or carrying weapons, and a decorative purpose to display the wearer's social status.
Decorations: The buckles feature various decorative elements, including:
Animal motifs: Zoomorphic (animal) figures, such as those on the rightmost buckle, were common in Germanic, Slavic and Avar mythologies and art styles such as the Borre-Jellinge style.
Plant/Floral Motifs: Some buckles, such as the second from the left, have stylized flower or leaf decorations.
Geometric/linear motifs: Striped and circle decorations also occur.
Archaeological context: Similar finds are known from archaeological excavations of graves and settlements throughout Europe, including the Netherlands, Sweden and France.
Condition: You can judge the quality yourself based on the included scans. You may notice that some buckles are incomplete or damaged, but these are still interesting or collectible due to their rarity or quality.
Size: (left to right)
1: 57 x 26 x 5 mm
2: 55 x 18 x 6 mm
3: 46 x 17 x 5 mm
4: 39 x 14 x 4 mm
5: 31 x 18 x 5 mm
6: 28 x 17 x 5 mm
7: 25 x 28 x 4 mm
Shipping method: this lot will be excellently packaged and shipped via DHL through Catawiki's smart shipping.
These are 7 antique buckles and/or belt buckles from the Middle Ages and late Middle Ages.
Key details
Period: These objects date from the medieval and post-medieval period (circa 11th to 15th century AD).
Material: They were primarily made of a copper alloy, such as bronze or brass. Iron was less commonly used because it rusted more quickly.
Function: Buckles served both a practical purpose, such as fastening clothing or carrying weapons, and a decorative purpose to display the wearer's social status.
Decorations: The buckles feature various decorative elements, including:
Animal motifs: Zoomorphic (animal) figures, such as those on the rightmost buckle, were common in Germanic, Slavic and Avar mythologies and art styles such as the Borre-Jellinge style.
Plant/Floral Motifs: Some buckles, such as the second from the left, have stylized flower or leaf decorations.
Geometric/linear motifs: Striped and circle decorations also occur.
Archaeological context: Similar finds are known from archaeological excavations of graves and settlements throughout Europe, including the Netherlands, Sweden and France.
Condition: You can judge the quality yourself based on the included scans. You may notice that some buckles are incomplete or damaged, but these are still interesting or collectible due to their rarity or quality.
Size: (left to right)
1: 57 x 26 x 5 mm
2: 55 x 18 x 6 mm
3: 46 x 17 x 5 mm
4: 39 x 14 x 4 mm
5: 31 x 18 x 5 mm
6: 28 x 17 x 5 mm
7: 25 x 28 x 4 mm
Shipping method: this lot will be excellently packaged and shipped via DHL through Catawiki's smart shipping.
Details
Culture
Medieval and post-medieval
Century/ Timeframe
11e t/m 15e eeuw
Name of object
Rare buckles and/or belt strapends.
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze and brass
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Height
0 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1986
Width
0 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
0 mm
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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.
