CIRCA EARLY 9TH CENTURY A.D.
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AN ANGLO-SAXON GILT BRONZE FITTING
circa early 9th century a.d.
The square plaque with a bird of prey (?) with profile wing and long, scrolling tail, framed within a double-line border, two corners perforated, one attachment pin preserved, a hooked fitting on the reverse, perhaps from the cover of a gospel book
1 1/8 in. (2.85 cm.) wide
circa early 9th century a.d.
The square plaque with a bird of prey (?) with profile wing and long, scrolling tail, framed within a double-line border, two corners perforated, one attachment pin preserved, a hooked fitting on the reverse, perhaps from the cover of a gospel book
1 1/8 in. (2.85 cm.) wide