The small-long brooches were a copy of the cruciform type but in a much more simplified form. The brooches developed a flat shape and lost the neatness of the sharp edges and designs. The heads and feet increased in size and varied in shapes. Trefoils were the most common shape used for small-long brooches. The brooches have been predominately found in the East kingdom however, they were worn all across England. They were simpler, cheaper, and made in one piece making them a lot more common than other brooches. The small-long brooches were usually worn in pairs and continued to be worn up until the 6th century AD.
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Small-Long Brooch
£ 200.00
An Anglo-Saxon small-long brooch cast from bronze. The piece displays a spiked head with three rectangular protrusions. The body features a slight arch leading down to a small triangular foot. Horizontal ridges decorate the body, foot and rectangles. The pin is now missing, although there are remains of the pin visible, and the catch plate is slightly chipped.
Provenance: Found near Willingham, Cambridgeshire, UK, on Sunday 1st September 2024. 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 minor chips to the edges. Iron deposit from the pin around the hinge. Patination and encrustation to the surface.
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| Weight | 14.9 g |
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| Dimensions | L 6.1 x W 3.3 cm |
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