9th-11th century A.D. Domed brooch with gilding to the obverse, raised design of four bird-heads with billets to the neck, enmeshed beaks and other parts, pellet eyes; chamfered rim; reverse with catch, pin-lugs and loop for attachment of a chain. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl 84(5), for type.25.6 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.[No Reserve]