Copper-alloy and silver, 0.94 grams, 19.37 mm. 8th century AD. The pear-shaped tag’s plate is decorated with a silver plate expanding-arm cross and pierced by two attachment points. The triangular hook is complete. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E.
A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals) BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.190 item 32.5.
Published: Hammond, Brett. British Artefacts, volume 2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010. Very fine condition.