A pair of large Ostrogothic silver bow brooches, mid 5th century
An impressive pair of large bow brooches with notched decoration. A stylised eagle's head on the semicircular head and rhombic foot. The rims of the feet each with four almandine inlays. The inner surfaces of heads and feet, the semi-circular and geometrically decorated temples, and the eagle heads with gilding. The pins are missing. Else intact. Length 22 cm. Weight 403 g.
Provenance: South German private collection.
Condition: II
Provenance: South German private collection.
Condition: II
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An impressive pair of large bow brooches with notched decoration. A stylised eagle's head on the semicircular head and rhombic foot. The rims of the feet each with four almandine inlays. The inner surfaces of heads and feet, the semi-circular and geometrically decorated temples, and the eagle heads with gilding. The pins are missing. Else intact. Length 22 cm. Weight 403 g.
Provenance: South German private collection.
Condition: II
Provenance: South German private collection.
Condition: II
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
