Lot Essay
Cf. H. Verlag, Rom und Byzanz, Munich, 1998, p. 187, no. 256 and pp. 226-227, no. 339 for similar to items one and two respectively.
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CIRCA LATE 5TH CENTURY A.D.
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A BYZANTINE ROCK CRYSTAL AND GOLD BUCKLE
CIRCA LATE 5TH CENTURY A.D.
With openwork rock crystal buckle and gold clasp with blue and red enamelled circle, 1¾ in. (3.8 cm.) long; and a Byzantine gold belt ornament, each hinged plate with punched ornamentation, the hinge with beaded cover, three attachment loops on the reverse, late 6th/early 7th Century A.D., 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm.) long (2)
CIRCA LATE 5TH CENTURY A.D.
With openwork rock crystal buckle and gold clasp with blue and red enamelled circle, 1¾ in. (3.8 cm.) long; and a Byzantine gold belt ornament, each hinged plate with punched ornamentation, the hinge with beaded cover, three attachment loops on the reverse, late 6th/early 7th Century A.D., 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm.) long (2)
Provenance
Acquired in 1956 and 1990 respectively.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium