Ancient German Migration Period Bronze Bracteates mounted on a Period Leather Piece

Description

An interesting collection of bronze pieces (bracteates) mounted on a later but still extremely old piece of leather. From the ancient German migration period circa 5th to 7th century AD. Large disc in the middle of the object appears to be an ancient bronze mirror disc. Likely to have been a burial find with pieces attached to later leather in form they were found. Would have been attached to a belt or leather jacket possibly.

Origin

The German migration period 3rd to 7th century AD saw the movement of peoples across Europe which corresponded to, and affected the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Tribes including the Goths, Vandals, Huns, Alans, Bulgars and Burgundians were part of this notable change in the power and dynamics of civilization at this time. 

Measurements

Width of object 54 cm Height 23 cm. Height on stand 53 cm

Condition

Ancient found condition with leather treated and attached to a black Perspex backing and mounted on a substantial custom made stand.