FINE ANCIENT ART & ANTIQUITIES - DAY 1
By Apollo Art Auctions
Oct 12, 2024
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW

LOT 7:

RARE GROUP OF BYZANTINE GOLD BELT POINTS

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Auction took place on Oct 12, 2024 at Apollo Art Auctions
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RARE GROUP OF BYZANTINE GOLD BELT POINTS
Ca. AD 400 - 800.An extremely rare group of five Byzantine gold belt fittings, likely from three different belts. The first belt fitting, on the left, has an incised and filigreed decorative scheme with a carved phytomorphic motif on the top. The second and third belt fittings are each adorned with two busts of Emperor Theodosius the Great. The fourth belt fitting is more rounded than the others and features a carefully incised floral motif that retains traces of inlay. The fifth belt fitting has a similar shape to the second and third, though it is smaller, and features a helmeted depiction of the god Mars. The second, third, and fifth belt fittings are all likely part of the same item, which most likely belonged to a high-ranking soldier or statesman from the reign of Theodosius.Size: 35-80mm x 16-23mm; Weight: 75gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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