Large silver Frankish or Ostrogoth fibula It is a prominent, symmetrical design with six bird heads and six stylised animal heads located on both sides of the fibula as well as geometric and spiral decoration. Very good condition with gold remaining on the surface. Circa: 6th. -7th.C. Ad. Measurements: 130mm., 58g. Provence acquired object in 1990 In the London art market Previous private English collection of D B. 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 Certificate of Authenticity (COA) For every item sold over €200, a Certificate of Authenticity can be requested within 5 days of the auction date. Please note that all certificates are provided in digital PDF format and will not be included in the package. Instructions to obtain your COA will be sent once your order is shipped. We encourage you to follow this procedure for a seamless experience. **Insurance:** All our packages are shipped with external insurance. Please monitor the online tracking and report any issues to us promptly. In the event of damage, ensure you note the reservation on the delivery note, retain all packaging, take photos of the damage, and report the issue to us immediately. Thank you for your attention, and we wish you the best of luck with your bidding!