Frankish Bronze Radiate Brooch. 5th-6th century A.D. Triangular head-plate with three radiating knops, shallow keeled bow and ribbed footplate; springed pin and catchplate to the reverse. 9 grams, 30 mm (1 1/4 in.).

Ex important German collection of brooches, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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