Roman, Viking & Medieval Bronze Fittings, Pendants & Mounts (27 pcs)

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Northern Europe, Viking culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE; Europe, Medieval period, ca. 5th to 15th century CE. A group of twenty-seven metal attachments and ornaments spanning the Roman world through the Medieval period. Cast and worked in bronze, brass, copper alloy, and lead, the group includes openwork pendants, strap fittings, mounts, studs, and decorative appliqués, with motifs including geometric piercing, floral rosettes, and stylized figural elements. Several pieces show Romano-British workmanship; others show the compact forms associated with Viking metalwork. Size of largest: 2.4" L x 1.4" W (6.1 cm x 3.6 cm) Together, the collection offers a layered glimpse into daily life across ancient and early medieval Europe, where such objects served both practical and decorative roles, fastening garments, embellishing belts, or signaling identity through ornament. Item # 197562

Stima:€178.3

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