Belt fitting

3D Model

Collection: Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

Inv.-No.: UF-19018.071.6.4

Material: Bronze, gilded

Dimensions: 5,2 × 3,2 cm, 4 mm

Dating: 711 - 740 CE

The fitting is distinguished by its rectangular configuration. The illustration depicts a mythological creature, known as a griffin. The piece was cast in openwork and subsequently gilded. The body of the griffin features triangular-shaped indentations.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.