Bidspirit auction | FRANKISH SILVER-GILT DOUBLE RAVEN BROOCH

FRANKISH SILVER-GILT DOUBLE RAVEN BROOCH WITH RED GARNET INLAYS - Ca. AD 600 - 800. A silver-gilt brooch formed as a stylised double-headed raven with ridged body. Two red garnet cabochons are inset at either head, representing the eyes. The reverse with attachment prongs and a catch.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 17.192.Size: 30mm x 17mm; Weight: 4gProvenance: 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.