Viking 'Scrolled' Penannular Brooch
Copper-alloy, 15.23 grams; 41.97 mm. 9th-10th century AD. A small penannular brooch with a flat, rectangular-section band with scrolled terminals and a long pin. Reference: Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L.,Luistari (Finland), A History of Weapons and Ornaments, Helsinki, 2000. Very fine condition. Ex old European collection.