Bidspirit auction | EARLY SAXON GILT-BRONZE APPLIQUÉ WITH

EARLY SAXON GILT-BRONZE APPLIQUÉ WITH CENTRAL RED GARNET - Ca. AD 400 - 600. A rectangular bronze appliqué with raised gilt vegetal ornament arranged symmetrically around a central rectangular cell set with a red garnet inlay. The outer frame is decorated with beading and a punched border. Reverse with four projecting rivets.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1935,1029.1, 1935,1029.2. Size: 28mm x 22mm; Weight: 10gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000.