Copper-alloy, 5.40 grams; 46.75 mm. Circa 11th-15th century AD. A standard eastern Baltic form of annular brooch with a dished medial ring or 'torus' formed by the repoussé tecnique whereby the metal is worked from the reverse face. The narrow outer flange is decorated with a series of close-packed repoussé pellets. The inner flange is pierced by the central hole, with an offset second hole to accept the round-section copper-alloy pin. Brooches of this type were a common fashion of the eastern Baltic from the late Viking age through to the later medieval period. Reference: Criciuviene, E., Ziemgaliai - The Semigalians, Riga, 2005, p.187-9, Jakstaiciai grave 5. Extremely fine condition. Ex European collection.