Description:

Ancient Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine, ca. 7th to 9th century CE. A handsome gilded copper belt hook/applique in the form of a large bird, its head projecting from the long curved neck, and its body painstakingly and beautifully delineated with wings and plumage. Size: 1.3" W x 2.625" H (3.3 cm x 6.7 cm); button-like hook on verso measures .875" in diameter (2.2 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, USA; ex-East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#151736

  • Condition: Intact with expected surface wear and some losses to the gilt as shown. The gilded copper has developed a lovely patina over the ages.

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