Gold Belt Mount (Miscast and Unfinished), 700s, Avar, Gold, 2 3/16 × 1 3/8 × 1 1/8 in., 2 Troy Ounces ( × × cm, 66g

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Gold Belt Mount (Miscast and Unfinished), 700s, Avar, Gold, 2 3/16 × 1 3/8 × 1 1/8 in., 2 Troy Ounces ( × × cm, 66g), Metalwork-Gold, The treasure contains an array of belt fittings, some elaborately decorated, some unfinished or defectively cast. Some show no signs of use, while others are quite worn. The Avars were a nomadic tribe of mounted warriors from the Eurasian steppe

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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