The Anglo-Saxon applied bronze brooch (also known as an applied saucer or applied disc brooch) was a common, composite piece of jewellery, primarily worn by women in Southern and Eastern England from the mid-fifth to late-sixth century AD. Unlike the solid, cast saucer brooch, the applied type was assembled from separate parts, making it more fragile in archaeological contexts. Anglo-Saxon culture incorporated beasts into every aspect of life, from functional art to spiritual beliefs and literature, blurring the lines between real animals, mythological creatures, and symbolic entities.
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Applied Brooch Face with a Facing Beast
£ 295.00
An Anglo-Saxon bronze brooch face, which would have originally featured on an applied-brooch. The face features two bands of beading to the border, with a low-relief repoussé image of a regardant beast in profile. The animal is depicted snarling over its right shoulder with its tail raised and curved. There is small cross below the belly of the beast. The reverse depicts the inverted motif of the beast.
Provenance: Found Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire, UK. This piece will require an export licence for international purchase. The application will be arranged by the seller, at no additional charges for the buyer. The item can only be shipped after the licence has been obtained, this may take several months.
Condition: Good Condition. Some tarnishing and earthly encrustations as expected for its age.
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| Weight | 2.6 g |
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| Dimensions | W 3 cm |
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