The lion heads are dated to the first half of the 12th century (1101/1150), the base plate and chain to the 14th century (1301/1400);
Both lion heads were originally attached separately to a throne furniture or similar as a sign of power. Later, they were detached and soldered onto two rectangular plates by neck supports, each of which served as a movable attachment - on leather or wood - via a pin hinge;
The curved hinge and widened fixing holes in the corners of the base plates testify to heavy use. In a third phase probably functioned as a folded hanging object on silver chains, with integrated bone plate decorated with circular eyes in one of the heads as a touching relic(?).
An excellent state of preservation, different traces of corrosion on the inner sides and small root remains testify to a relatively brief floor storage in folded condition.
No inscription to be proved.
