Possibly French, 7th - 8th century. Flat gold disc brooch or fibula decorated with filigree work and bezel set with nine colored stones and paste of various sizes and shapes. The gold disc (x-ray metal tested 22K with 19-21K trim), backed by a bronze plate with partial fibula fitting. Gold plate separated from bronze back, fine twisted wire trim and gold border also loose. Disc measures approx. 2.25" diameter, 26gr. without bronze back. This brooch is characteristic of 7th century Frankish goldsmith work. References: Ricci, Seymour de. Catalogue of a Collection of Germanic Antiquities Belonging to J. Pierpont Morgan. Paris: C. Berger, 1910. no. 70, p. 10, pl. IV; Brown, Katharine R. Guide to Provincial Roman and Barbarian Metalwork and Jewelry in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1981. p. 17, fig. 25; Williamson, Paul The Medieval Treasury (V&A Publications 1986) illustrated p.18 catalogue p.60.