6th-8th century AD. A parcel-gilt silver plate brooch of a bird with hooked beak turned to face the viewer,ma-shaped wing with interlace design, raised claw and tail below; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, item 83h, for type. 10.5 grams, 45mm high (1 3/4"). European art market in the 2000s. UK private collection. Property of a Surrey gentleman.