Ostrogothic Silver Buckle-Plate w. garnet & glass inlays

Impressive buckle-plate of the Ostrogoths / Ancient Germanic Tribes

Buckle terminations in bird of prey heads shape, typical of the gothic jewelry and apparel.
The pin itself is cast in the shape of a bird head.

The plate is composed of several layers kept in place by heavy silver rivets.
The front plate is decorated with scrolling waves and a central glass inlay in cabochon.

Material : Silver pin and buckle, silver plates with remaining gold gilt, garnets and glass inlays
Origin : Eastern Europe
Period : VI th c. A.D.
Dimensions : Length : 11,4 cm ; Width : 6 cm

Equivalent listed in Christie's 6/4/99 sales #173 at $3000.

Ostgotische Silberne Gürtelschliesse

        Ref. : M-013  

      Price & Condition : Euro 1500 -