6th-7th century AD. A mixed group of two bronze distaffs, comprising: one with terminal formed as a cross above round-section, collared shank, ring with carinated outer face below; one with terminal formed as a perching dove of peace, wings closed, small recessed eyes and texture to wings and body, collared, sub-rectangular shank, D-section ring below. See Wamser, H.V.L., Die Welt Von Byzanz Europas Osterliches Erbe, Germany, 2005, p.274, items 412-414, for comparable objects.20.5 grams total, 12.4-13.7cm (5 - 5 1/2"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.[2]