7th-10th century AD. A mixed group of three buckles comprising: two silver-gilt, one with oblong plaque, tongue formed as a bird's head; one discoid with inset glass heart, tongue formed a a zoomorphic head; and one with plaque formed as a triangle and disc, with four cloison carnelian. 72 grams total, 36-59mm (1 1/2 - 2 1/4"). Property of a European businessman; formerly in a Belgium collection; previously from an old German collection. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.