**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept. **Inv.-No.:** [UF-19018.071.6.5](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/236845) **Material:** Bronze, gilded **Dimensions:** 6,8 × 5,2 cm, 4 mm **Dating:** 711 - 740 CE The fitting, featuring a hinge and a vine-shaped pendant, is characterised by its rectangular shape. The illustration depicts a mythical creature known as a griffin. The piece was cast in openwork and finally gilded. The griffin’s body features triangular-shaped markings. This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.