Anglo-Saxon Trefoil-Headed Bow Brooch
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6th-7th century AD. A bronze bow brooch of small-long type comprising a trefoil headplate with notched outer edge and series of punched arch motifs inside; the bow with chamfered panel to the upper end; the footplate expanding with transverse collar and trapezoidal finial, punched detailing to the edges; to the reverse, the pin-lug with ferrous accretion, remains of catchplate below. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), items 15.57, 15.58. 22 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). Found East Anglia, UK.
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Very fine condition.
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Anglo-Saxon Trefoil-Headed Bow Brooch
Estimate £100 - £150
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