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Description: | Early Saxon copper alloy Cruciform brooch, headplate with integral half-round top knob and side knobs, waisted with pairs of engraved lines on inner part. Bow with longitudinal median groove between rectangular panels defined by engraved lines and with notch on both outside edges. Similar panel at the upper end of the leg above faceted sides, convex moulding with three transverse grooves and narrow stylised animal head oblique grooves defining eyes and twin chevrons at upper end of muzzle. On the reverse there is a pin lug broken across the perforation, within iron staining, and a broken catchplate. Length 65mm. Width 26.5mm. Weighs 11.36g. Late 5th century.
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