5th-6th century AD. A miniature radiate-headed brooch with D-shaped headplate bearing addorsed scroll decoration, surrounded by three collared knops; the border cast thick with punched triangle decoration; the bow with central rib and outer ribs continuing the ridge and punched design extending to the outer border of the triangular footplate with a beast-head finial; to the reverse, pin-lug and catchplate. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, p.380, item V.2.1.3. 3.63 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market. TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.

Very fine condition.