Circa 5th century A.D. A bronze stylusposed of a square-section lower body tapering to a round-section point; lozenge-section upper body with square collars, tapering towards the finial with an angled circular scraper; link chain with cruciform plaque and hooked plate to the end. 16.68 grams, 15 cm (6 in.). German art market, 1990s. Mr A.H., a North American collector living in the UK.