Frankish Silver-Gilt Bow Brooch with Beast Heads. Early 6th century A.D. Rectangular headplate with 'ear' to each corner and rectangular pseudo-cell in centre, ribbed bow, lobed footplate with beast-head lappets at the shoulder, scrolled design flanking the median rib, lobed side finials either side; remains of pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, item VII.10.13. 28 grams, 80 mm (3 1/8 in.).

Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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