10th-11th century AD. A bronze annular brooch formed as two rings of concentric wires separated by an undulating band of wires and another to the outer rim; vertical wire plaque above with scroll finials; loop for the pin and catch to the inner ring; to the lower edge, fourteen suspension rings each with a short chain and a dangle formed as the foot of a wading bird; Mariytsy type; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLVII (7"). 282 grams total, 23.5cm including stand (9 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Condition Report Fine condition.