Large Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Saucer Brooch

LATE 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (20.4 grams, 37 mm).

Discoid in plan with raised rim and inner ridge decorated with notches, six radiating arms with notch detailing and interstitial chevrons; central knop rivetted from reverse; remains of catch to reverse.

Provenance

Found Seaham, Co Durham, UK.
Property of a Durham private collector.

Literature

Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 2.27, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0324