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Avar, Belt End, c. 6th-7th Cent AD

Copper alloy; 30mm/8.9gm

Con/ As Cast/Fabricated; deep forest green patina, all original pins intact.

Sellers Note/ This magnificent belt end features wonderful sinuosity, with perhaps a flower and rain motif? Researchers and scholars please note the following: In the reverse photo you'll see how it was directly connected to the leather belt strap via four pins, the small washers then added, and finally all peened together. Wow!