Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF EARLY SAXON AGE

PAIR OF EARLY SAXON AGE GILT-BRONZE FITTINGS - Ca. AD 400 - 600. A pair of rectangular and square gilt bronze fittings, decorated with zoomorphic and interlacing motifs. The larger fitting incorporates a central garnet inlay framed by a border of stylised tendrils, while the smaller piece presents a schematic animal figure within a raised square frame.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1935,1029.1, 1935,1029.2. Size: 19-25mm x 17-18mm; Weight: 11gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.