988 - 21 Early and Middle Byzantine bronze artifacts, 6th–12th centuries A.D.

21 Early and Middle Byzantine bronze artifacts, 6th–12th centuries A.D. 1–6) Byzantine buckles with fittings, all complete. 6th–7th centuries. 3.6 cm–8 cm. 7–10) Four decorated fittings from Byzantine buckles of the same period; the loops and pins are missing. 11–13) Three buckles, constructed without fittings. 6th–10th centuries. Height 3.7 cm–4.3 cm. 14–16) Three Byzantine belt fittings: a round swivel with circular eyes and two angels. 6th century. Length 3.0 cm – 4.4 cm. 17–18) Two agraffes, one S-shaped and one with two slits. 10th century. Height 3.0 cm – 3.5 cm. 19–21) Two crosses and a folding key. 6th–7th centuries. Length 3.0 cm – 5.8 cm. All with a green patina and varying degrees of encrustation. CULTURAL HERITAGE! Provenance: Private collection in southern Germany (acquired from an estate), purchased by the father between the 1970s and 1990s from art dealers in southern Germany. Condition: I–II