Mordvinian Culture, 12th-14th century AD. A silver omega-shaped penannular brooch comprising a round-section hoop and two trapezoidal plate finials each with a geometric design of pellets; round-section pin coiled to the hoop. See Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIV, item 11. 20 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From an old British collection; formerly acquired before 2000. [No Reserve]