Medieval Beautiful Belt Mount – Seven Floral Crown Motifs...

Wear piece of history, not just jewerly Beautiful Medieval Belt Mount – Seven Floral Crown Motifs – Gilded Bronze Prestige Ornament Object Type: Decorative Belt Mount / Belt Fitting Culture: Medieval European Period: Medieval Period Date: ca. 13th–15th Century AD Material: Metal Alloy, Probably Bronze, with Possible Remnants of Gilding Dimensions: Height: 36.55 mm ± Width: 30.20 mm ± Depth: 5.15 mm ± Weight: 10.05 g ± A Cultural and Iconographic Assessment Certificate can be requested in PDF format prior to dispatch, every shipment is fully insured, the photographs were taken under warm, museum-inspired lighting to present the object's surface and historical character naturally, and any cords, attachment rings or other accessories visible in the images serve exclusively as display aids and are not included with the artefact. Description This beautiful medieval belt mount features seven striking floral rosettes, each crowned by a prominent central boss and surrounded by elegantly modelled petals. Its richly textured surface displays evidence of hammered finishing, together with golden-coloured areas that may preserve remnants of an original gilded decoration. The seven crown-like floral motifs create a distinctive ornamental composition. In medieval decorative art, floral rosettes expressed beauty, renewal and prosperity, while crown-inspired forms evoked dignity, honour and elevated social standing. Their arrangement gives this belt ornament a particularly refined and prestigious appearance. During the Middle Ages, richly decorated belts were important expressions of personal wealth, fashionable elegance and social distinction. Gilded metal fittings enhanced the garments of prosperous individuals and could serve as visible symbols of status. Distinguished by its elaborate relief decoration, attractive golden surface and excellent state of preservation, this remarkable piece reflects the craftsmanship and decorative sophistication of medieval personal adornment. Information The presentation and sale of this object are conducted in accordance with principles of transparency, scholarly consistency, and good faith, and no object is knowingly presented as a copy or imitation. The object has been documented using high-resolution imaging equipment, with its physical structure and form left entirely unaltered; only limited color-balance adjustments have been applied to ensure visual accuracy. As high-resolution imagery may influence the perception of scale, the photographs should always be considered together with the stated measurements. All statements concerning dating, intended function, symbolic or iconographic interpretation, and material identification represent high-probability academic assessments based on typological analysis, comparative examples from museum collections, and expert opinion; definitive verification would require advanced laboratory analysis beyond the scope of the sales process. Upon request prior to shipment, a signed ownership document issued in the buyer’s name, together with an independent expert evaluation report, may also be provided in PDF format.

Estimation:€200

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