Copper-alloy, 12.15 grams, 45.71 mm. 9th-12th century AD. A penannular brooch made from a square-section band twisted to provide a facetted effect, with the ends bent through 90 degrees ending in disc terminals with incised decoration in the form of a cross with a roundel in each quadrant. The brooch is complete with a long, flat pin with scrolled attachment to the band. Reference: Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L.,Luistari (Finland), A History of Weapons and Ornaments, Helsinki, 2000, p.203 and pl.239. Very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection.