Medieval Merovingian bronze liriform buckle

Merovingian bronze liriform buckle
5th century AD – 8th century AD

Bronze liriform buckle
Historical period: 5th century AD – 8th century AD
Middle Ages, Merovingia.
Material: bronze.
Technique: Lost wax casting.
Decorative technique: Embossing.
Decoration: incised with stylized volutes, die-cut circles, geometric and abstract motifs.
Bronze liriform belt buckle with uniform dark green patina.
Decorated liriform bronze buckle. Semicircular distal end with distal appendage. It retains three support supports on the back as a hinge, in addition to the fixing element.
Dimensions: 9. 5 cm X 4. 5 cm.
Weight: 69 gr.

Current acquisition in Gallery specialized in Archeology and ancient art 2001.
Piece retains its original antique patina.

See details and dimensions in attached photos. In good condition. Acquired in 2001 in a specialized gallery. A copy of the certificate/s of authenticity and a copy of the catalog are sent with the object/s.

Due to new laws on the export of archaeological cultural goods we have decided NOT to sell outside the EU.
Shipments with insurance/declared and certified value.
The piece does not include any type of additional modern support for display.
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