The ornamentation is a rare example of meeting from roman animal and germanic geometric styles.

   The geometric style develops within a pentagonal frame, with four flowers or waves.
   The termination of the mount show two reclining animals, dogs or panthers, about to bite on a stylised head, which is quite rare,
   and refers to germanic representations.

   Partial depatination. Small visible lacks, one rivet missing.

 
   Material : bronze with dark-brown patina
   Origin : Western Europe
   Provenance : French auction sale
   Dimensions : H. : 6 cm - width : 6,2 cm
   Period : IV-V c. A.D.

        Ref. : r-148

   Price & Condition : EUR 450 -