Bidspirit auction | COMPLETE BYZANTINE BRONZE BELT WITH

COMPLETE BYZANTINE BRONZE BELT WITH CROSSES - Ca. AD 900 - 1000. A complete bronze belt composed of nine interlinked openwork plaques, each centred with a cross formed by four lobed arms enclosed within a circular frame. The plaques are linked by small rings and riveted hinges. The fastening mechanism includes a loop-and-tongue buckle and an elongated strap-end. For similar see: A. Bosselmann-Ruickbie, The Oxford Handbook of Byzantine Art and Culture, Fig. 37.3. Size: 670mm x 50mm; Weight: 215g Provenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.