Avar Belt Mount with Griffin

7th-8th century AD. A bronze belt mount of rectangular form, pierced at each corner; openwork design of an advancing griffin, inked 91.420.4 to the reverse. Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period - Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item II.4.2.3. 7.83 grams, 35mm (1 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired 1991, inventory no.91.420.4 / cat.2063. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Very fine condition.