2nd century AD. A large bronze brooch with openwork quatrefoil design with zig-zag thunderbolts, enamelled triangles between in red and white, raised knop to the centre; catchplate and hinge loop to the reverse. 36.5 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.