Eagle-shaped gold Visigothic fibula

The object in detail.

The top part of a fibula in the shape af an eagle, dating the 6th century AD, belonged to Visigoths. It is made of sheet gold decorated with grains. The eagle, a popular symbol during the Migration period adopted from Roman imperial insignia, was favored by the Goths. Similar eagle-shaped fibulae have been excavated from Visigothic graves in Spain and Ostrogothic graves in northern Italy. This fibula would have been worn to fasten a cloak.

Size: 4,62 x 21,1 mm

Weight: 3,5 g

Provenance: Till the 1980s in the private Belgian collection of B.S. Since the 1980s in the private British collection of D.A. Was bought by the current owner in 2016 from A.A. in London, UK, who had owned the item since 2011.

As it stands today.

Offered in stable, well-preserved condition consistent with its age and burial history. Surfaces retain their original character; no modern restoration beyond conservation-grade stabilisation.

A full condition report, additional photographs and the certificate of authenticity are supplied to the buyer. Independent analysis can be arranged on request prior to purchase.