Copper-alloy, 14.30 grams, 63.75 mm. 5th-6th century AD. The small-long brooch is a standard Anglo-Saxon form of garment closure, mainly used in pairs to fasten peplos-style dresses at the shoulders. This example has a rectangular central panel with lateral wings, a feature which echoes the form of contemporary cruciform brooches. The bow is facetted at both ends, with transverse banding and a central reserved panel. The footplate features a ribbed collar extending to an expanding trapezoidal terminal with a lateral rectangular panel. Punched lunulate detailing is placed in bands at the edges of the headplate central panel, across the upper and lower edges of the bow, beside the central bow panel, and along all three edges of the footplate terminal. The spring-attachment lug and catchplate are both present. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals) BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.129 item 15.19. Good very fine condition. Found near Snettisham, Norfolk.