C. 6th century AD

A nice bronze long brooch with a square head plate which has circular perforations in the upper corners. The bow is arched with a ridge in the centre and has faceted corners. There are three raised mouldings with three transverse in the middle section of the footplate.

Slightly chipped and pin missing otherwise a nice green patina.

Ref: Similar example in Saxon & Viking Artefacts by N. Mills page 33.

Provenance: Old London Collection

Size: 74mm length