2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch of a bird in flight with a round cell with white enamel to each wing, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1160. 6.3 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve]