Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF VIKING AGE BRONZE

COLLECTION OF VIKING AGE BRONZE BELT FITTINGS - Ca. AD 600 - 800. A collection of four bronze belt mounts. The pieces vary in form, including rectangular, shield-shaped, and anthropomorphic outlines, with ornament dominated by stylised foliate and linear motifs.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1888,0719.171.Size: 27-37mm x 11-14mm; Weight: 41gProvenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000.