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310 - Visigothic Bronze Lyre-Shaped Buckle Plate. 7th century A.D. Formed in the shape of a stylised horse s head, or as a tongue-shaped buckle plate with decorative moulded panels, the moulded panels enlivened with a finely detailed incised scroll motif and bordered with beading; four complete and one partially damaged vertical loops on the reverse, along with one surviving vertical loop on the end; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. See a similar example in K. R. Brown, D. Kidd, and C. T. Little (ed.), From Attila to Charlemagne: Arts of the Early Medieval Period in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and New Haven, 2000, p. 196, 356, fig. 17.10; another close parallel was sold at Christie's, London, 10 July 1974, lot 129. 148 grams total, 14.5 cm high including stand (5 3/4 in.).
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Visigothic Bronze Lyre-Shaped Buckle Plate. 7th century A.D. Formed in the shape of a stylised horse s head, or as a tongue-shaped buckle plate with decorative moulded panels, the moulded panels enlivened with a finely detailed incised scroll motif and bordered with beading; four complete and one partially damaged vertical loops on the reverse, along with one surviving vertical loop on the end; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. See a similar example in K. R. Brown, D. Kidd, and C. T. Little (ed.), From Attila to Charlemagne: Arts of the Early Medieval Period in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and New Haven, 2000, p. 196, 356, fig. 17.10; another close parallel was sold at Christie's, London, 10 July 1974, lot 129. 148 grams total, 14.5 cm high including stand (5 3/4 in.). UK collection, acquired 1970s-1990s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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