Mordvinian Culture, 12th-14th century AD. A group of four bronze omega-shaped penannular brooches each comprising a round-section hoop and two trapezoidal plate finials each with a geometric design of pellets and loops; round-section pin coiled to the hoop. See Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIV, item 11. 72 grams total, 61-71mm (2 1/2 - 2 3/4"). From an old British collection; formerly acquired before 2000. [4, No Reserve]