Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Florid Cruciform Brooch

Circa 6th century A.D. Displaying Style I detailing, bird heads to the three headplate lobes, geometric ornament and facing human head; deep bow with central stud; footplate with horse-head detailing and lateral lappets; trace remains of gilding; pin lug and catchplate to reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.32, for a less developed example of the type; British Museum, accession numbers 1883,0401.270, 1883,0401.207 and OA.270, for similar.88 grams, 13.2 cm (5 1/4 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.