Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Long Brooch

GBP 750.00

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Object Description

An Anglo-Saxon cruciform long brooch cast from bronze. The piece features a trefoil head with short protruding knobs extending from the central square element. The single bow proceeds through a small arch, followed by a flat rectangle with four semi-circles, two on each side. The narrow foot below displays an animal head terminal. Remanent of the iron pin are visible on the reverse although the pin itself is now missing. The brooch has been mounted on a custom-made stand.

Date: Circa 5th-6th century AD

Object Condition

Fine condition, pin now missing, green and brown patination covers the surface. Crystallisation to the central square caused from encrustation. Weight of the brooch itself is 62.7g and height is 11.6cm

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:6.4 x H:14.5 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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