Lot 94
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ANGLO-SAXON SILVER ATTACHMENT
ENGLAND, C. 6TH CENTURY
African & Oceanic Art and Antiquities | 624
Auction: 16 September 2020 at 15:00 BST
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
Description
engraved silver, possibly forming part of a prestige belt fitting, semi-circular, with four separate panels, two recessed and plain, two with chip carved gripping beast scenes, connected to an adjustable silver strap
Dimensions
5.2cm across
Footnote
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom, acquired 1980's
Note:
The original artefact would likely have been circular in form, with four openwork panels and four recessed plain sections, with an inlay (perhaps a garnet) at the centre. Likely a belt or weapon fitting, the quality of craftsmanship suggests a high status owner.