Medieval

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Medieval

Wear a piece of history, not just jewelry Beautiful Medieval Belt Hook from the Age of Knights – Crown-Shaped Terminals – Collector’s Piece Object Details Culture: European, Medieval Attribution Period: Medieval / Crusader Era Attribution ca. 12th–13th Century AD) Material: Metal Alloy, Probably Bronze Technique: Cast and Hand-Finished; Relief-Modelled Decoration Iconography: S-Shaped Composition with Crown-Like Ribbed Terminals and a Decorated Central Knop Dimensions Height: 43.00 mm ± Width: 25.12 mm ± Depth: 9.68 mm ± Weight: 24.38 g Description This substantial cast-metal belt hook features an S-shaped body, crown-like ribbed terminals and a prominent decorated central knop. Its rounded contours and clearly preserved ornament give it a distinctive sculptural character. Presented as a pendant, the object combines decorative appeal with the practical form of a historical belt fastening. A medieval attribution within the Crusader era is proposed, although neither this dating nor a specific association with Crusader ownership has been established. The crown-like details offer an ornamental reading rather than proof of royal or knightly affiliation. The Latin term cingulum, meaning belt or girdle, provides a suitable context for its proposed function. Its substantial proportions and expressive decoration make it an appealing collector’s piece evoking medieval dress and the age of knights. Report, Shipping & Photography A Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Report is available upon request before dispatch. A printed copy will be prepared and included with the shipment. A signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name can also be provided if requested before dispatch. Every shipment is fully insured. The photographs were taken under warm, museum-inspired lighting to present the object’s surface details and historical character naturally. The object was documented using high-resolution imaging equipment. Its physical structure and form have not been altered; only limited colour-balance adjustments have been applied for visual accuracy. Please consider the photographs together with the stated measurements when assessing its size. Any cords, separate attachment rings or other display accessories visible in the photographs are not included with the object. Information The object is presented in good faith, with a commitment to transparency and scholarly consistency. No object is knowingly offered as a copy or imitation. Dating, material identification, original function and symbolic interpretation are academic assessments based on typological comparison and the available comparative evidence. Relevant museum examples and expert opinions are considered where available. These assessments are not definitive laboratory findings; more conclusive identification may require further examination and appropriate analysis beyond the scope of the sale.

Estimation:€150

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