5th-6th century A.D. Each bird in profile with highly stylised geometric detailing; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse of each. Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.156 (4,5).15.7 grams total, 33-41 mm (1 1/4 - 1 5/8 in.). ‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.[3]