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Merovingian Frankish Bronze Bird Brooch

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Circa 6th-7th century AD A cast bronze plate brooch in the form of a bird with triangular tail, crooked leg, curved body, hooked beak and disc eye; to the reverse, the pin-lugs, spring, pin and catchplate intact. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, item VII.10.24 Bronze, 5.51 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4") From an important West Country collection.

Very fine condition.

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