Copper-alloy, 37.55 grams, 91.54 mm. This brooch is of a mid-5th to early 6th century type with vestigial wings on the headplate and a single heavy, ribbed domed knob above, cast in the round. The deep bow is undecorated apart from the faceting at the upper and lower edges. The footplate bears transverse ribbed collar detailing above an animal head with flaring nostrils. The catchplate is intact, complete with remains of the iron pin. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals) BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.96 item 12.2. Very fine condition. Found Norfolk.