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Thuringian Silver Miniature Bow Brooch

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Circa 5th-6th century AD A cast silver bow brooch with D-shaped headplate and five integral knops, shallow bow, ribbed footplate and animal-head terminal; to the headplate, chip-carved scroll detail; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders item V.2.1.2, a miniature pincer brooch from the Reinsdorf gravefield. Silver, 5.48 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2") Ex David Winter collection, Kent.

Very fine condition.

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