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THBImpressive 6th C. Saxon Silver Square-Headed Fibula
Lot 84
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Jun 4, 2020
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2020-06-04 10:00:00
2020-06-04 10:00:00
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An important one-day auction featuring museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Northern/Western Europe, Saxon or possibly Frankish people, ca. 6th century CE. A beautiful example of a 78% silver square-headed fibula (brooch), complete with coiled pin on the back to allow it to be fastened to a cloak. The surface features incredible repousse artwork in the animal style that was common in this region during the Migration Period - note the eyes visible in the upper rectangular area and below the bow of the fibula. Symmetrical geometric elements - including several spirals, another favorite decorative motif from this time period, especially amongst the Saxons - fill in the rest of the front-facing surface. Size: 1.95" W x 4.25" H (5 cm x 10.8 cm); silver is 78% pure; total weight: 44.5 grams
This is an incredible piece of wearable artwork and displayed wealth, which during this period was most often in the form of jewelry made from precious metals rather than coinage. This would have belonged to one of the highest members of society and been buried in the grave with them.
See a similar example at the Princeton University Art Museum (1998-388).
Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York
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#140000Light wear commensurate with age but overall in excellent condition. Motifs are very clear. Light deposits in lower profile areas. Pin is frozen in place.Condition
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