Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF MATCHING MEROVINGIAN CROW

PAIR OF MATCHING MEROVINGIAN CROW BROOCHES WITH A GARNET - Ca. AD 500 - 600.A pair of matching Merovingian cast brass crow brooches with a ribbed stomach and a dramatic hooked beak. The brooches are covered in rich gilt. The eyes are inlaid with a vibrant red garnet and the back contains the pin clasp and hinge. For similar see: Met Museum Accession Number: 17.192.178.Size: 41-41mm x 21-21mm; Weight: 19gProvenance: Private London collection, acquired on the US art market; Ex. NYC collection; Ex. F. F., NYC. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.