CIRCA EARLY 6TH CENTURY A.D.
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A MEROVINGIAN GILT SILVER AND GARNET BROOCH
circa early 6th century a.d.
Cast in the form of a bird in profile, the eye, wing and tail each set with a foil-backed garnet, the beak, neck, and claw in relief, the back with remains of the pin fittings
1 1/8 in. (2.85 cm.) long
circa early 6th century a.d.
Cast in the form of a bird in profile, the eye, wing and tail each set with a foil-backed garnet, the beak, neck, and claw in relief, the back with remains of the pin fittings
1 1/8 in. (2.85 cm.) long