6th century AD. A bronze small-long bow brooch with rectangular headplate, shallow bow with transverse ribs, pelta-shaped footplate; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, items 15.14, 15.25, 15.28, 15.38, for type.16.4 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000.[No Reserve]