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 with Dot Decoration
£ 245.00
An Anglo-Saxon small-long brooch cast from bronze. The piece displays a square head enriched with punched dots along the perimeter. The body displays a slight arch leading down to a rhombus shape finishing with a circular foot. Punched dots also decorate the edges of the two shapes. The pin is now missing, although there are remains of the pin visible.
Provenance: Ex Peter Stone collection, 1980-90’s
Condition: Very fine condition. Some rusting around the hinge from where the iron pin would have been attached. Patination and encrustation to the surface.
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| Weight | 13.9 g |
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| Dimensions | L 5.9 x W 2.2 cm |
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