Silver, 1.24 grams, 26.53 mm. 5th-6th century AD. Scutiform disc pendants were worn by Anglo-Saxon women as part of their necklace assemblages; they are thought to symbolise the amuletic, protective properties of the male shield. This example has a finely-made hollow boss surrounded by five radiating cross-hatched triangular stamped panels and a series of punched pellets on the outer edge - all replicating the designs probably to be found on Anglo-Saxon warriors’ shields. Reference: MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals) BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.162 items 25.5. Published: Hammond, Brett. British Artefacts, volume I - Early Anglo-Saxon. Edge nibble, otherwise very fine condition. Ex old English collection, property of a gentleman.