Later wrongly refered to as "damasquinure" or "Silbertauschierung" by the Renaissance who believed that this technique was not known in Europe before
   the Crusades (as reference to Damascus), the use of silver or brass wires inlaid on the surface of iron elements to create ornamentation requires
   high precision skills. It was also known to, and widely used by the Romans, on military and household artefacts.

   The ornamentation mirrors the style of moulded bronze elements of the same period, especially interlaced ribbons and snakes.

   Restored, stable iron. Visible lacks. Original group.

   Material : Iron, silver inlay
   Origin : France
   Provenance : Paris auction house
   Period : VI-VII c.A.D.
   Dimensions : (Largest) length : 9,3 cm

        Ref. : m-056

    Merowingische Artefakte mit Silbertauschierung

   Price & Conditions : Euro 600 -