VISIGOTHIC GILT-BRONZE BUCKLE WITH GARNET AND GLASS CLOISONS Early 6th century AD A three-piece buckle set comprising: a carinated-section loop; a narrow tongue with beast-head finial and ribbed block to the rear, inset cabochon-garnet eyes, six incised spokes to the rear; a rectangular hollow plate with central blue glass lozengiform cloison, four heart-shaped garnet cloisons and six garnet pellet cloisons and three dome-headed rivets. 43 grams, 59 mm (2 1/2"). Fine condition. Provenance From an important Dutch collection; acquired before 1985. Literature Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period, Europe Without Borders, item IX.3 from Badajoz, Spain.
VISIGOTHIC GILT-BRONZE BUCKLE WITH GARNET AND GLASS CLOISONS Early 6th century AD A three-piece buckle set comprising: a carinated-section loop; a narrow tongue with beast-head finial and ribbed block to the rear, inset cabochon-garnet eyes, six incised spokes to the rear; a rectangular hollow plate with central blue glass lozengiform cloison, four heart-shaped garnet cloisons and six garnet pellet cloisons and three dome-headed rivets. 43 grams, 59 mm (2 1/2"). Fine condition. Provenance From an important Dutch collection; acquired before 1985. Literature Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period, Europe Without Borders, item IX.3 from Badajoz, Spain.
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