Copper-alloy, 5.71 grams, 30.79 mm. Circa 9th - 10th century AD. A very unusual type of equal-arm brooch. A central vesica-shaped feature is surrounded by eight lobed extensions, each with a central triple ring-and-dot motif. Complete with hinge and catch plate in situ. Reference: West, S. A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Material from Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, fig.22.23. Very fine condition. Found East Yorkshire. Ex. Ashord collection.