Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF VIKING GILT-BRONZE BELT

COLLECTION OF VIKING GILT-BRONZE BELT FITTINGS - Ca. AD 700 - 1000. A collection of three rectangular and polygonal bronze belt mounts with gilt decoration. One is hexagonal with a central plaited motif; another is rectangular with mirrored ornament; the third bears a stylised animal in profile within a plain rectangular border. Each mount is equipped with studs at the back for attachment.Size: 20-27mm x 12-19mm; 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.