MEROVINGIAN GILT SWORD FITTING WITH RED INLAID GARNET

Ca. AD 600 A rare Anglo-Saxon or Merovingian gilt sword fitting, in the shape of a pyramid. It is inlaid with multiple cut red garnets on each side. On the corners of the base, there are holes to attach the fitting to a sword scabbard. Very scarce in such good condition. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum Number 1894,1216.2.
Size: 17.9mm x 18.3mm; Weight: 460g
Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

500
Estimate: GBP 750 - 1500