Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Long Brooch

Object Description

An Anglo-Saxon cruciform long brooch cast from bronze, featuring a trefoil head with short protruding knobs extending from the central square element. The single bow proceeds through a small arch, followed by a projecting rectangle, before tapering towards the slightly crescent shaped foot. Incised lines and spirals decorate the bow. The original pin would have sat between the two protrusions on the base of the brooch, but is now missing. This brooch was found in East Kent.

Date: Circa 550 AD

Object History

Ex J.L collection, Surrey acquired from a Surrey gentleman’s collection (DG), purchased on the London Art Market from an ADA member, formed 1990s onward. East Nottinghamshire find. Ex JL Collection.

Object Condition

Fine condition, pin now missing and green and brown patination on the surface.

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