Anglo-Saxon Bronze Small-Long Brooch with Dot Decoration

Object Description

An Anglo-Saxon small-long brooch cast from bronze. The piece displays a square head enriched with punched dots along the perimeter. The body displays a slight arch leading down to a rhombus shape finishing with a circular foot. Punched dots also decorate the edges of the two shapes. The pin is now missing, although there are remains of the pin visible.

Date: Circa 5th-6th century AD

Object History

Ex Peter Stone collection, 1980-90’s

Object Condition

Very fine condition. Some rusting around the hinge from where the iron pin would have been attached. Patination and encrustation to the surface.

Object Details