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Merovingian Frankish Silver-Gilt S-Brooch

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Circa 5th-6th century AD A cast silver-gilt s-shaped plate brooch with stylised bird-head at each end; the central motif a square with hatched surround; the eye of each bird-head a garnet cloison; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. similar brooches from the Frankish cemetery at Monceau-le-Neuf-et-Faucouzy, deptn Aisne, France in Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders item VII.23.2. Silver-gilt, 3.95 grams, 29.84 mm. (1 1/4") From an important West Country collection.

Very fine condition.

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