BELT BUCKLE - former Kofler-Truniger collection Islamic, probably Egypt, 9th/10th century AD. Engraved in gold (94%) and partially inlaid with almandine garnets. The back with three eyelets. 4.3 × 1.9 cm. Total weight 19 g. Losses to the inlays. Scratches to the gold. Provenance: - Collection of Ernst and Marthe Kofler-Truniger (1903–1990 & 1918–1999), Lucerne before 1964 (inv. no. K722F). - Swiss private collection, Lucerne, acquired from the above in ca. 1974. - By inheritance in the same Swiss family collection, Lucerne. Exhibited: Kunsthaus Zurich, E. and M. Kofler-Truniger Collection, Lucerne, June 7–August 2, 1964, No. 1089 (with exhibition catalog). Literature: Kunsthaus Zürich (ed.): Collection E. and M. Kofler-Truniger, Lucerne. Exhibition catalog, June 7–August 2, 1964, p. 113, No. 1089 (without ill.). * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration. Due to new EU import regulations, it may no longer be possible to import this article after 28 June 2025. If you intend to do so, please contact the department before bidding.