Copper-alloy, 9.06 grams, 79.97 mm. 5th century AD. A classic Vizigothic design, the radiate-headed bow brooch features a large D-shaped headplate decoared with three ring-and-dot roundels and a border of radially linear punchmarks. The plain, carinated bow is deep, extending to a lozengiform footplate bearing two more roundels and a radial punched border. Two small quadrangular extensions at the widest part of the footplate complete the design. The catchplate, sprig and pin are intact and in situ. Reference: similar to Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, p.566 item IX.1.1 and cf. p.567 item IX.2.1. Good very fine condition. Provenance: from an old English collection, found Continental Europe.