Ostrogothic silver buckle

First half of VII century

With an oval loop and a hooked tongue in the form of a stylized bird head; the eyes in relief. Both elements hinged to a rectangular plate. A stylized lion in relief on the plate, with knobbed rivets at each corner; framed by a raised double border. Leather is still preserved between front and back plates. 2.6″(6.6cm) x 4.9″(12.2cm).
Christie?s Antiquities, NY, June 4, 1999, lot 171.