6th C. Visigoth Gold Belt Buckle (2 pieces)
Central Europe, southwestern France to the Iberian Peninsula, Visigoth, Migration Period, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A leaf-shaped two-part 90% gold (equivalent to 21K+) belt buckle with a moveable prong and attachment holes as well as a strap plate section. Both segments are engraved with curvilinear motifs and adorned with red pigment. An extraordinary luxury item created during a period of immense social unrest when it was wise to wear your treasures on your person. This piece may have been used for a baldric or as a helmet fastener. Regardless, a buckle like this was most certainly intended to be a visual sign of wealth, status, and rank. Size: 3" L x 0.75" W (7.6 cm x 1.9 cm); 1.5" H (3.8 cm) on included custom stand; gold quality: 90% (equivalent to 21K+); total weight: 14.8 grams
The Visigoths were among the most significant German peoples. Belonging to the Goths, they separated from the Ostrogoths in the 4th century CE and relentlessly raided Roman territories establishing kingdoms in Gaul and Spain.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Dr. M.P.M. collection (1925 to 1970s), Canada
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167907
Condition Report: Prong portion is missing the bolt or rivet and is held in place with modern wire, otherwise intact and choice. Surface abrasions and indentations. Dark patina and toning.
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Central Europe, southwestern France to the Iberian Peninsula, Visigoth, Migration Period, ca. 6th to 7th century CE. A leaf-shaped two-part 90% gold (equivalent to 21K+) belt buckle with a moveable prong and attachment holes as well as a strap plate section. Both segments are engraved with curvilinear motifs and adorned with red pigment. An extraordinary luxury item created during a period of immense social unrest when it was wise to wear your treasures on your person. This piece may have been used for a baldric or as a helmet fastener. Regardless, a buckle like this was most certainly intended to be a visual sign of wealth, status, and rank. Size: 3" L x 0.75" W (7.6 cm x 1.9 cm); 1.5" H (3.8 cm) on included custom stand; gold quality: 90% (equivalent to 21K+); total weight: 14.8 grams
The Visigoths were among the most significant German peoples. Belonging to the Goths, they separated from the Ostrogoths in the 4th century CE and relentlessly raided Roman territories establishing kingdoms in Gaul and Spain.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private Dr. M.P.M. collection (1925 to 1970s), Canada
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167907
Condition Report: Prong portion is missing the bolt or rivet and is held in place with modern wire, otherwise intact and choice. Surface abrasions and indentations. Dark patina and toning.
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