8th-9th century AD. A bronze bow brooch with cruciform domed mount to the centre and trefoil finials, catch and remains of ferrous pin to the reverse. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.77. 29.9 grams, 76mm (3"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. [No Reserve]