ANGLO-SAXON SILVER ATTACHMENT ENGLAND, C. 6TH CENTURY
engraved silver, possibly forming part of a prestige belt fitting, semi-circular, with four separate panels, two recessed and plain, two with chip carved gripping beast scenes, connected to an adjustable silver strap (Dimensions: 5.2cm across)
(5.2cm across)
Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired 1980's Note: The original artefact would likely have been circular in form, with four openwork panels and four recessed plain sections, with an inlay (perhaps a garnet) at the centre. Likely a belt or weapon fitting, the quality of craftsmanship suggests a high status owner.
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engraved silver, possibly forming part of a prestige belt fitting, semi-circular, with four separate panels, two recessed and plain, two with chip carved gripping beast scenes, connected to an adjustable silver strap (Dimensions: 5.2cm across)
(5.2cm across)
Footnote: Provenance: Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired 1980's Note: The original artefact would likely have been circular in form, with four openwork panels and four recessed plain sections, with an inlay (perhaps a garnet) at the centre. Likely a belt or weapon fitting, the quality of craftsmanship suggests a high status owner.
