5th-6th century AD. A bronze spatulate grip with terminal narrowing to a rounded central grip section which widens to a lobed section; two gold rivets to the lobed end, each 5.6mm across, flattened to both sides of the hole. Cf. Bonhams, Wednesday 29 April 2009, London, p.171. 45 grams, 10cm (4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; previously with Bonhams, London, UK; formerly from the estate of the late J. S. N. Wright. [No Reserve]