Byzantine Silver Silver bird with outstretched wings - 6th / 9th Century

Byzantine silver figurine presenting a bird on the ground, wings spread and head erect. It is decorated with concentric circles on the wings and oblique incised lines. The head and the wings are surmounted by a button, the eyes formed by a circle in relief. Byzantine period, 6th / 9th century AD. Excellent state of preservation Provenance information: Netherlands,, Galerie D. Z. N. History of previous provenance, important private collection from Brabant. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, declaration of provenance seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell / export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (passport for cultural object) The seller will notify the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.