Germanic bronze fibula

Second half of VI to VII century

Cast. Fan-shaped head plate with central knob and four circular perforations formed by stylized birds’ heads: beak of each bird connecting to the back of the head of the next one. Arching bow with four longitudinal grooves, flanked by lateral grooves. Foot with stylized sides and a zoomorphic terminal; stamped circles throughout. At the rear are two lugs and an axis bar and pin, large fragment of original fabric. Missing pin.
L. 3.7″ (9.4 cm).